Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea - New Restaurant Opening

Torchy's is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain that originated in Austin, Texas, in 2006. Founded by a passionate executive chef, Torchy's began as a humble food trailer and has grown into a nationally recognized brand with over 130 locations across the United States. The restaurant is famous for its high-quality, from-scratch recipes, specializing in innovative and flavorful tacos prepared with fresh ingredients. Torchy's prides itself on delivering what they call "Damn Good" food, emphasizing taste, quality, and customer satisfaction. This company culture fosters a dynamic and energetic work environment where teamwork and culinary creativity are highly valued.

Torchy's is currently seeking dedicated Line Cooks who can excel in various kitchen stations including fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco assembly. This role is central to the kitchen operations, responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to the company's exacting standards. The position requires working in a fast-paced, high-volume setting where time management and attention to detail are essential. Line Cooks at Torchy's play a crucial role in maintaining consistency, quality control, and food safety to ensure every dish served meets customer expectations.

As a Line Cook, you will master different cooking stations such as the fry station where you ensure all fried items have the perfect crispiness and flavor. You will also operate the grill station cooking proteins to the right temperature and preparing taco ingredients perfectly. Handling the sauté station involves managing various ingredients to create flavorful dishes cooked to perfection. Additionally, you'll be responsible for operating steam equipment to prepare steamed dishes and assembling each taco order to meet the high standards set by Torchy's.

The role also involves several key responsibilities including preparing and cooking a wide variety of ingredients according to company recipes, monitoring quality and presentation, maintaining cleanliness and organization in your work area, collaborating closely with other back-of-house team members for smooth kitchen operations, managing inventory by stocking and organizing ingredients, and operating efficiently especially during peak hours without compromising food quality.

Torchy's values employees who bring a high sense of urgency and enthusiasm to their work. The company supports its team members with competitive pay ranging from $11.00 to $14.00 per hour based on experience, plus tips shared on top of the hourly wage. The employment type offers flexible schedules with opportunities for career growth within the company. Full-time team members gain access to medical, dental, and vision benefits after one year, 401(k) plans after six months, and paid time off after one year of employment. Additionally, team members enjoy discounts on food for themselves and their spouses, exclusive discounts on events and travel from day one, and the support of the Torchy’s Family Foundation during times of personal need or crisis.

Working at Torchy's is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to build a rewarding career in the restaurant industry with a company known for its vibrant culture, commitment to quality, and employee support. If you are passionate about cooking, enjoy working in a team environment, and are motivated by delivering exceptional food experiences, Torchy's Line Cook position is a great fit for you.