Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

overview

line cook – fry, grill, sauté, steam, taco

the torchy’s legacy began in austin, texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating over 130 restaurants nationwide. Our purpose: igniting your originality. Our vision: to be the choice for all who crave damn good food and to express their authentic spirit. Our mission: passionate people crafting craveable food and welcoming vibes.

Our motto: the devil is in the details.

here’s what we need

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.
• grill cook: operate the grill station, cooking proteins to the correct temperature and ensuring each taco ingredient is grilled to perfection.
• saute 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.

• 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.
• ability to serve our guests' needs with a high sense of urgency.
• ability to have fun!

• $11.00 to $12.00 based on experience
• torchy’s team members receive tip share on top of hourly pay.
• dailypay access to pay as soon as the next day.
• flexible schedules.
• casual attire with company swag.
• incredible growth opportunities and a damn good career path.
• damn good food discount card for you and your spouse.
• day 1 access to exclusive discounts on shows, events, hotels, and more.
• full benefits (medical, dental, vision) after 1 year for full-time team members; 401(k) after 6 months.
• damn good well-being program with free access to financial wellness resources.
• pto after 1 year of employment.
• torchy’s family foundation support for team members in times of need and crisis.
• bragging rights (yep, we’re kinda a big deal!).