Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

Torchy's Tacos originated in Austin, Texas in 2006 as a small food trailer project spearheaded by a passionate executive chef and a bold idea. Since then, it has blossomed into a nationally recognized restaurant brand operating over 130 locations across the United States. Known for its fast-food style menu with a gourmet twist, Torchy's specializes in handmade tacos, incorporating local flavors with a commitment to quality and freshness. As a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment, Torchy's values its team members who execute recipes with precision and maintain a high standard of food quality and customer satisfaction.

The Line Cook role at Torchy's is essential to the kitchen operation, acting as the heart where Damn Good food is crafted daily from scratch. This position is deeply involved in the preparation and cooking of ingredients at various stations such as the fry station, grill station, sauté station, steam station, and taco assembly. Line Cooks must be proficient in operating kitchen equipment while following Torchy's recipes and standards meticulously. Beyond cooking, maintaining cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards are critical components of the role. This is a full-time hourly position with an initial pay rate of $13.00 per hour plus tip sharing, reflecting the company's appreciation for its dedicated kitchen staff. With flexible scheduling options and a team-oriented atmosphere, working as a Line Cook at Torchy's offers an exciting opportunity to hone culinary skills, work in a dynamic environment, and grow within a nationally expanding restaurant chain.

Line Cooks at Torchy's are responsible for mastering different cooking stations such as mastering the fry station to ensure all fried items are cooked to the right crispiness and flavor, operating the grill station to cook proteins to the proper temperature, managing the sauté station to create flavorful dishes, running steam equipment to prepare proper steamed dishes, and building each taco with utmost quality and attention to detail. The role requires excellent teamwork skills to coordinate with other back-of-house members to deliver timely food prep and maintain operational efficiency during peak hours. Moreover, the Line Cook assists with inventory management and ingredient stocking, ensuring the kitchen is always primed for success.

The successful candidate will need to meet local and state food handler certification requirements and be willing to work varied schedules depending on restaurant needs. Physical stamina is necessary as the job requires standing for extended periods, bending, stretching, lifting, and moving objects up to 40 pounds. Torchy's also seeks individuals who bring energy and enthusiasm, embodying the company's fun and fast-paced culture. The restaurant fosters an inclusive work environment and offers competitive benefits including health insurance, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees after one year, a 401(k) plan after six months, paid time off, and more. Team members also enjoy exclusive discounts, a food discount card for themselves and their spouse, and access to a family foundation that supports employees in times of need. Overall, this position offers a pathway to build a rewarding career in the culinary industry within a supportive and expanding restaurant brand.