Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

Torchy's Tacos • Waco, TX

11h • $12 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Line Cooks are the heart of the kitchen, preparing food from scratch every day in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. The role covers fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco stations. Cooks prepare ingredients and dishes according to Torchy’s recipes and standards, monitor food quality and presentation, maintain a clean and organized workstation, collaborate with other back-of-house team members, help stock and organize ingredients, and work efficiently during busy periods to meet guest demand.

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.
• Previous experience is preferred in the English posting; the Spanish 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.
• 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.
• Operate the fry station and prepare fried items to the specified crispiness and flavor.
• Operate the grill station, cook proteins to the correct temperature, and grill taco ingredients.
• Manage the sauté station and cook ingredients to create flavorful dishes.
• Operate steam equipment and prepare steamed dishes while maintaining appropriate texture and flavor.
• Assemble and build tacos to order according to quality standards and guest expectations.
• Monitor the quality and presentation of dishes before they reach guests.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and meet food safety and sanitation standards.
• Work with other back-of-house team members to ensure food is prepared correctly 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

• Hourly pay of $12.00 to $16.00 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 (PTO) after one year of employment.
• Torchy’s Family Foundation support for 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