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Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

Torchy's Tacos · Nashville, TN · 3 mo ago
On-siteManagement$13–$16/hrFull-time

About the role

The 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 be responsible for:

  • Fry Cook: Master the fry station, ensuring all fried items are cooked to perfection with the right crispiness and flavor.
  • Parrilla Cook: Operate the grill station, cooking proteins to the correct temperature and ensuring each taco ingredient is grilled to perfection.
  • Salteado Cook: Manage the sauté station, handling various ingredients to create dishes that are flavorful and perfectly cooked.
  • Mesa de Vapor 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.

Responsibilities

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(s) must be obtained by your first day or within the timeline required by your location.
  • Previous experience preferred.
  • Open to varied work schedules and hours based on your restaurant’s needs.
  • 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.
  • Able to serve our guests' needs with a high sense of urgency.
  • Able to have fun!

Qualifications

  • No previous experience required.
  • Open to varied work schedules and hours based on your restaurant’s needs.
  • 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 our guests' needs with a high sense of urgency.
  • Ability to have fun!

Skills

  • Food Safety Certification
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Service

Benefits

  • $13.00 to $16.00 per hour based on experience.
  • Torchy’s team members receive tip share on top of hourly pay.
  • Never again wait for a paycheck!
  • This is more than just a job…it can lead to a Damn Good career!
  • DailyPay partner, allowing you to access your pay as soon as the next day.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Casual attire.
  • Incredible growth opportunities.

Pay

  • $13.00 to $16.00 per hour based on experience.

Schedule

  • Flexible schedules.

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