Line Cook — Fast-Paced, High-Impact Kitchen

Torchy's Tacos; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pooled tips

Flexible schedules

Food discount for you and spouse

Benefits after 1 year + 401(k) after 6

PTO after 1 year

Torchy Family Foundation support

Job summary

Torchy’s Tacos in Kyle, Texas is hiring a Line Cook to master fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco assembly for high-volume service. You will prep, cook, and plate to meet our Damn Good standards, while maintaining cleanliness and team collaboration.

We offer flexible schedules, benefits after 1 year for full-time hires, and a food-discount program. Become part of a fast-paced kitchen that values urgency and fun.

Qualifications

• 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!

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food handler certification

Stand for hours

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

Torchy’s Tacos in Kyle, Texas is hiring a Line Cook to master fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco assembly for high-volume service. You will prep, cook, and plate to meet our Damn Good standards, while maintaining cleanliness and team collaboration.

We offer flexible schedules, benefits after 1 year for full-time hires, and a food-discount program. Become part of a fast-paced kitchen that values urgency and fun.