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 will be responsible for mastering various cooking stations including fry, grill, sauté, and steam, as well as assembling tacos to order.
Responsibilities
- 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 that every taco meets our Damn Good 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 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 transport heavy objects up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to serve our guests' needs with a high sense of urgency.
- Ability to have fun!
Skills
- Fry Cook
- Grill Cook
- Sauté Cook
- Steam Cook
- Taco Assembly
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- Based on experience
Education Level
- Food Handler's Certification
Salary/Compensations
- $12.00 to $14.00 per hour plus pooled tips
- Access to pay as soon as the next day through DailyPay
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Casual dress code
- Opportunities for growth
- Discounted food card for employee and spouse
- Exclusive discounts on shows, sporting events, hotels, and more from Day 1
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time Team Members after 1 year of employment
- 401(k) after 6 months of employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment
- Access to wellness program including financial wellness resources
- Torchy’s Family Foundation support
About the Company
- The Torchy’s legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide.
- Torchy's operates over 130 restaurants nationwide.
