Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea
About The Position
Line Cooks are the heart of the kitchen, preparing scratch-made food in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. The role works across fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco stations. Cooks prepare ingredients and dishes according to Torchy’s recipes and standards, maintain food quality and presentation, and help keep kitchen operations clean, organized, and efficient. The position involves collaborating with other back-of-house team members, stocking and organizing ingredients, and responding to guest demand with urgency. The job posting lists starting pay of $13.00–$16.00 per hour based on experience, plus pooled tips that regularly add $3.00 or more per hour; tip amounts vary and are not guaranteed. Full-time team members can access medical, dental, and vision benefits after one year of employment, and 401(k) after six months. PTO is available after one year. The Spanish-language description additionally mentions flexible schedules, DailyPay, a wellness program, discounts, and growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification; certification must be obtained by the first day or within the timeline required by the location.
- 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 with a high sense of urgency.
- Previous experience is preferred in the English-language posting; the Spanish-language posting states that experience is not required.
- Have the ability 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.
- Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring tacos meet company standards before reaching guests.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation and comply with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Collaborate 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.
- Cook fried items to the required crispness and flavor.
- Grill proteins to the correct temperature and prepare taco ingredients properly.
- Prepare sautéed dishes and ingredients to the expected flavor and doneness.
- Operate steam equipment while maintaining the appropriate texture and flavor of food.
- Assemble tacos to order according to standards and guest expectations.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $13.00–$16.00 per hour based on experience, plus pooled tips that regularly add $3.00 or more per hour; tips vary and are not guaranteed.
- Food discount card for the employee and spouse or partner.
- 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.
- Tor chy's Family Foundation support for team members in times of need and crisis.
- DailyPay access, as stated in the Spanish-language description.
- Flexible schedules, as stated in the Spanish-language description.
- Discounts on shows, sporting events, hotels, and more, as stated in the Spanish-language description.
- Wellness program with access to financial wellness resources, as stated in the Spanish-language description.
- Growth opportunities, as stated in the Spanish-language description.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
