Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea
About The Position
Line Cooks work in the kitchen of a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant, preparing Torchy’s food from scratch. The role may cover fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco stations. Cooks prepare ingredients and dishes according to Torchy’s recipes and standards, ensure food quality and presentation, maintain food safety and sanitation, collaborate with other back-of-house team members, help stock and organize ingredients, and work efficiently during busy service periods. The posting says previous experience is preferred in the English description, while the Spanish description says experience is not required.
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 description; the Spanish description states that 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.
- Be able to 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 fry, grill, sauté, and steam stations, cooking items to the appropriate temperature, texture, and flavor.
- Assemble tacos to order and ensure they meet the company’s standards and guests’ expectations.
- Monitor food quality and presentation before dishes reach guests.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation and follow 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.
Benefits
- Hourly pay of $11.50 to $12.50 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 after one year of employment.
- Support from the Torchy’s Family Foundation during times of need or crisis.
- DailyPay access, as described in the Spanish posting.
- Casual attire, as described in the Spanish posting.
- Growth opportunities, as described in the Spanish posting.
- Discounts on shows, sporting events, hotels, and more from the first day, as described in the Spanish posting.
- Wellness program with free access to financial wellness resources, as described in the Spanish posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
