Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea - Denver

Torchy's Tacos

4d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Torchy’s legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide. Line Cooks are the heart of the kitchen – where our Damn Good food is made from scratch every day! In a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant, you’ll be responsible for mastering various stations including Fry, Grill, Sauté, Steam, and Taco assembly. You will prepare and cook ingredients, monitor quality and presentation, maintain a clean and organized workstation, collaborate with other team members, assist with inventory management, and operate with a sense of urgency during busy periods.

Requirements

• Must meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification. Certification(s) must be obtained by your first day or within the timeline required by your location.
• Must be able to stand for several hours.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various height levels.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to serve our guests' needs with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to have fun!

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Master the fry station, ensuring all fried items are cooked to perfection with the right crispiness and flavor.
• Operate the grill station, cooking proteins to the correct temperature and ensuring each taco ingredient is grilled to perfection.
• Manage the sauté station, handling various ingredients to create dishes that are flavorful and perfectly cooked.
• Operate steam equipment to prepare dishes that require steaming, maintaining the right texture and flavor.
• Assemble and build each taco to order, ensuring each one meets our high standards and guests’ expectations.
• Prepare and cook a variety of ingredients on the grill, fryer, sauté, and steam stations according to Torchy's recipes and standards.
• Monitor the quality and presentation of each dish, ensuring that every taco meets our Damn Good standards before it reaches the guest.
• Maintain a clean and organized work station, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times.
• Work closely with other BOH Team Members to ensure all food is prepared timely and correctly, contributing to a smooth kitchen operation.
• Assist with stocking and organizing ingredients, ensuring the kitchen is set up for success before and during service.
• Operate with a sense of urgency during busy periods to keep up with guest demand, while maintaining the quality and presentation of the food.

Benefits

• $19.29 per hour, plus pooled tips that increase your total take-home pay.
• Flexible schedules.
• Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse.
• Access to all benefits including medical, dental, and vision for full-time Team Members after 1 year of employment, plus 401(k) after 6 months.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
• Torchy’s Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed