Line Cook

Torchy's Tacos; Boulder (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team at a renowned taco establishment where you will play a crucial role in crafting delicious dishes from scratch. As a Line Cook, you will master various cooking stations including fry, grill, sauté, and steam, ensuring each taco meets the highest standards of quality and flavor. This role offers incredible growth opportunities and a chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to serving the best tacos around. With a focus on teamwork and efficiency, you'll thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment while enjoying flexible schedules and a range of fantastic perks. If you have a passion for food and a sense of urgency, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

DailyPay access

Flexible schedules

Food discount card

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Casual attire

Growth opportunities

Exclusive discounts to events

Well-being program

Support from Torchy’s Family Foundation

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred, with a focus on cooking and food prep.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of ingredients on different cooking stations.
• Monitor quality and presentation of dishes to ensure high standards.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grill

Fryer

Steam Equipment

Sauté Station

Job description

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.
• Sauté 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:

• 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!

Let’s TACO ‘bout why it pays to be a Torchy’s Team Member:

• $15.57 per hour
• 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!).