Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours & Growth

Torchy's Tacos; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

Flexible schedules

Discount card

Benefits after 1 year

PTO after 1 year

Foundation support

Job summary

Torchy’s Tacos in Texas is seeking Line Cooks for Fry, Grill, Sauté, Steam, and Taco stations. You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen under our Damn Good food standards, preparing ingredients from scratch daily.

Responsibilities include cooking and prep, quality control, cleanliness, teamwork, inventory, and maintaining urgency during peak times. Must meet food-handler requirements; training provided. Competitive pay with benefits after time.”

Qualifications

• Must meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification.
• Certification must be obtained by your first day or within the timeline required by location.
• Previous kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand for several hours.
• Flexible with varied schedules.

Responsibilities

• Cooking & Prep: Prepare and cook ingredients on grill, fryer, sauté, and steam stations according to Torchy’s recipes and standards.
• Quality Control: Monitor quality and presentation of each dish before it reaches the guest.
• Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain a clean, organized workstation and uphold food safety standards.
• Team Collaboration: Work with BOH teammates to ensure timely, correct food preparation.
• Inventory Management: Assist with stocking and organizing ingredients.
• Efficiency: Maintain urgency during busy periods while preserving food quality.

Skills

Food prep

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Standing for hours

Job description

Torchy’s Tacos in Texas is seeking Line Cooks for Fry, Grill, Sauté, Steam, and Taco stations. You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen under our Damn Good food standards, preparing ingredients from scratch daily.

Responsibilities include cooking and prep, quality control, cleanliness, teamwork, inventory, and maintaining urgency during peak times. Must meet food-handler requirements; training provided. Competitive pay with benefits after time.”