Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

Torchy's Tacos•Phoenix, AZ

9h•$16•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. This involves ensuring all fried items are cooked to perfection, grilling proteins to the correct temperature, managing sauté ingredients for flavorful dishes, operating steam equipment to maintain texture and flavor, and assembling each taco to meet high standards and guest expectations.

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
Open to varied work schedules and hours based on your restaurant’s needs.
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

$16.00 per hour. Tip share included on top of hourly wage.
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.
DailyPay, allowing access to pay as soon as the next day.
Casual attire.
Incredible growth opportunities.
Access to exclusive discounts on shows, sporting events, hotels and more on day 1.
Good Wellness Program including free access to everything related to financial wellness.
Right to brag.