Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

About the role

Torchy’s legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer, and has grown to operate restaurants nationwide. Line Cooks are the heart of the kitchen, where our Damn Good food is made from scratch every day in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Fry Cook: Master the fry station, ensuring all fried items are cooked to perfection with the right crispiness and flavor.
• Grill Cook: Operate the grill station, cooking proteins to the correct temperature and ensuring each taco ingredient is grilled to perfection.
• Sauté Cook: Manage the sauté station, handling various ingredients to create dishes that are flavorful and perfectly cooked.
• Steam Cook: Operate steam equipment to prepare dishes that require steaming, maintaining the right texture and flavor.
• Taco: Assemble and build each taco to order, ensuring each one meets our high standards and guests’ expectations.
• Cooking & Prep: Prepare and cook a variety of ingredients on the grill, fryer, sauté, and steam stations according to Torchy's recipes and standards.
• Quality Control: Monitor the quality and presentation of each dish, ensuring that every taco meets our Damn Good standards before it reaches the guest.
• Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain a clean and organized work station, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other BOH Team Members to ensure all food is prepared timely and correctly, contributing to a smooth kitchen operation.
• Inventory Management: Assist with stocking and organizing ingredients, ensuring the kitchen is set up for success before and during service.
• Efficiency: Operate with a sense of urgency during busy periods to keep up with guest demand, while maintaining the quality and presentation of the food.

Requirements

• Must meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification; certification must be obtained by your first day or within the timeline required by your location.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for several hours.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various height levels.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to serve our guests' needs with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to have fun!

Benefits

• Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits for full‑time Team Members after 1 year of employment.
• 401(k) plan available after 6 months of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
• DailyPay partnership – access to your earnings as soon as the next day.
• Torchy’s Family Foundation support for Team Members in times of need and crisis.
• Exclusive discounts on shows, sporting events, hotels, and more.
• Informal attire (we’ll add something more).
• Growth opportunities – this is more than a job; it can lead to a great career.
• Wellness program includes free access to financial‑wellness resources.

Pay

$15.00 to $16.00 based on experience, plus pooled tips that increase your total take‑home pay.

Schedule

Flexible schedules. Open to varied work schedules and hours based on your restaurant’s needs.