Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea
About The Position
Line Cooks prepare made-from-scratch food in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. They work across fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco stations, preparing ingredients and dishes to Torchy’s recipes and standards. The role includes checking food quality and presentation, maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation, coordinating with other back-of-house team members, helping organize and stock ingredients, and working efficiently during busy service periods. The position requires meeting applicable food-handler certification requirements. The posting states that certification must be obtained by the first day or within the timeline required by the location. Previous experience is preferred in the English-language description, while the Spanish-language description states that experience is not required. Work schedules and hours may vary according to restaurant needs.
Requirements
- Meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification; obtain required certification by the first day or within the timeline required by the location.
- 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.
- Be open to varied work schedules and hours based on restaurant needs.
- Be able to have fun.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience is preferred in the English-language description; the Spanish-language description says experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook ingredients at the grill, fryer, sauté, and steam stations according to Torchy’s recipes and standards.
- Assemble tacos to order and ensure they meet the company’s standards and guests’ expectations.
- Monitor the quality and presentation of dishes before they are served.
- Maintain a clean, 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.
- Operate fry, grill, sauté, and steam stations as assigned.
Benefits
- Hourly pay of $11.00 to $13.00 based on experience, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
