Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

Torchy's Tacos • Austin, TX

10d

About The Position

Line Cooks prepare Torchy’s made-from-scratch food in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. They may work fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco stations, preparing ingredients and dishes according to Torchy’s recipes and standards. The role includes monitoring food quality and presentation, maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation, collaborating with other back-of-house team members, helping stock and organize ingredients, and working efficiently during busy service periods. The posting states that previous experience is preferred in English, while the Spanish version says experience is not required.

Requirements

• Meet state and local Food Handler certification requirements; obtain required certification by the first day or within the timeline required by the location.
• Previous experience is preferred in the English-language posting; the Spanish-language posting says 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.
• Operate fry, grill, sauté, and steam stations, cooking ingredients properly and maintaining their intended texture and flavor.
• Assemble tacos to order according to Torchy’s standards and guest expectations.
• Monitor the quality and presentation of each dish before it reaches the guest.
• Maintain a clean and 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.
• Assist with stocking and organizing ingredients before and during service.
• Work with urgency during busy periods while maintaining food quality and presentation.

Benefits

• $14.00 per hour, plus pooled tips.
• Flexible schedules.
• Food discount card for the employee and their 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.

What This Job Offers

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