Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

Torchy's Tacos; Celina (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount program

Flexible schedules

Medical benefits after 1 year

401(k) after 6 months

Job summary

Torchy’s Tacos in Celina, TX is hiring Line Cooks for Fry, Grill, Saute, Steam, and Taco stations. In a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen you’ll help prepare from scratch every day and build the dishes our guests love.

You’ll cook and prep on multiple stations, monitor quality, keep a clean, organized workstation, and collaborate with the BOH team. State Food Handler certification is required by day one; flexible schedules and benefits after eligibility are offered.

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 restaurants nationwide.

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

• 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!

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

• $17-$18 based on experience, base pay includes tips.
• Flexible schedules.
• Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse.
• 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.