Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

Torchy's Tacos • Lakeway, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Line Cooks prepare Torchy’s food from scratch in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. They work across fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco stations, preparing ingredients and dishes according to Torchy’s recipes and standards. The role includes monitoring food quality and presentation, maintaining a clean and safe workstation, collaborating with other back-of-house team members, stocking and organizing ingredients, and working efficiently during busy periods.

Requirements

• Meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification; obtain certification by the first day or within the timeline required by the location.
• Previous experience is preferred.
• 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.
• Be able 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, and assemble tacos to order.
• Monitor the quality and presentation of dishes to ensure they meet Torchy’s standards before serving 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

• $13.00 per hour, plus pooled tips that increase total take-home pay.
• Flexible schedules.
• Food discount card for the employee and their spouse.
• Access to 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