Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

About the role

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 restaurant, you’ll work at the grill, sauté, or taco stations to prepare and assemble dishes to Torchy’s high standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate the grill station, cooking proteins to the correct temperature and ensuring each taco ingredient is grilled to perfection.
• Manage the sauté station, handling various ingredients to create flavorful and perfectly cooked dishes.
• Assemble and build each taco to order, ensuring every one meets our Damn Good standards and guests’ expectations.
• Prepare and cook a variety of ingredients on the grill, fryer, sauté, and steam stations according to Torchy's recipes and standards.
• Monitor the quality and presentation of each dish, ensuring every taco meets our standards before it reaches the guest.
• Maintain a clean and organized work station, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times.
• Work closely with other BOH Team Members to ensure all food is prepared timely and correctly, contributing to a smooth kitchen operation.
• Assist with stocking and organizing ingredients, ensuring the kitchen is set up for success before and during service.
• Operate with a sense of urgency during busy periods to keep up with guest demand while maintaining quality and presentation.

Requirements

• Must meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification (obtained by your first day or within the timeline required by your location).
• Previous experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to stand for several hours.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various height levels.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to serve guests' needs with a high sense of urgency.
• Open to varied work schedules and hours based on the restaurant’s needs.

Benefits

• Starting at $16.00 per hour, based on experience, plus pooled tips that increase your total take-home pay (range: $16.00–$17.00 per hour).
• Flexible schedules.
• 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) eligibility after 6 months of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
• Torchy’s Family Foundation supports fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis.
• DailyPay partnership allows access to your pay as soon as the next day.
• Exclusive discounts on shows, sporting events, hotels, and more starting on day one.
• Wellness program with free access to financial wellness resources.