What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook - Fry, Grill, Sauté, Steam, Taco position at Torchy's Tacos?
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 in locations across multiple states.
OUR MISSION: Be Damn Good. OUR VISION: Serve people the Best Damn Tacos. OUR WHY: Passion. OUR MOTTO: 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.
What you’ll be doing:
- 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.
QUE-SO…here’s what you’ll need:
- No 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!
Let’s TACO ‘bout why it pays to be a Torchy’s Team Member:
- $12.00 per hour plus tips
- Torchy’s team members receive tip share on top of hourly pay.
- Never again wait for a paycheck! Torchy's is proud to be a DailyPay partner, allowing you to access your pay as soon as the next day.
- Flexible schedules.
- Our attire is casual and we’ll throw in some of the swag.
- Incredible growth opportunities. This is more than just a job…it can lead to a Damn Good career!
- Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse.
- Day 1 access to exclusive discounts to shows, sporting events, hotels, and much more.
- Access to all benefits including medical, dental, and vision for full-time Team Members after 1 year of employment, plus 401(k) after 6 months.
- Damn Good Well-being Program that includes free access to all things financial wellness.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
- Torchy’s Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis.
- Bragging rights (Yeah, we’re kind of a big deal!).
Salary : $12
