Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea
About The Position
Torchy’s Line Cooks prepare made-from-scratch food in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. They work across fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco stations, preparing ingredients and dishes according to Torchy’s recipes and standards. The role includes ensuring food quality and presentation, maintaining food safety and sanitation, collaborating with kitchen team members, helping stock and organize ingredients, and working efficiently during busy service periods. Line Cooks must meet applicable state and local Food Handler’s certification requirements, with certification obtained by the first day or within the timeline required by the location. Previous experience is preferred in the English-language posting; the Spanish-language section says experience is not required. The role requires standing for several hours, bending, stretching, twisting or reaching at various heights, and lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects up to 40 pounds. Schedules and hours may vary according to restaurant needs.
Requirements
- Meet state and local Food Handler’s certification requirements; obtain required certification by the first day or within the timeline set by the location.
- Previous experience is preferred in the English-language posting; the Spanish-language section states that experience is not required.
- Be open to varied work schedules and hours based on restaurant needs.
- Be able to stand for several hours.
- Be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various heights.
- Be able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Serve guests’ needs with a high sense of urgency.
- Be able to have fun.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook ingredients at the grill, fryer, sauté, and steam stations according to Torchy’s recipes and standards.
- Assemble and build tacos to order.
- Monitor food quality and presentation and ensure dishes meet Torchy’s standards before serving guests.
- Maintain a clean, organized workstation and comply with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Work with other back-of-house team members to prepare food accurately and on time.
- Help stock and organize ingredients before and during service.
- Work with urgency during busy periods while maintaining food quality and presentation.
Benefits
- Hourly pay of $12.00 to $14.00 based on experience, plus pooled tips.
- Flexible schedules.
- Food discount card for the employee and spouse.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time team members after one year of employment.
- 401(k) after six months of employment.
- Paid time off after one year of employment.
- Support from the Torchy’s Family Foundation during times of need and crisis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
