Line Cook — Flexible Schedule, Tips, Growth in Fast Kitchen

Landed; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Damn Good food discount

Medical, dental, and vision after 1 yr

401(k) after 6 months

PTO after 1 year

DailyPay access

Job summary

Torchy’s Tacos is hiring a Line Cook for fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco assembly in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll prep, cook, and ensure quality across multiple stations while maintaining cleanliness and safety.

You’ll collaborate with BOH teammates to deliver Damn Good meals to guests with urgency and consistency. Requirements include state/local Food Handler certification, standing for hours, lifting up to 40 pounds, and flexible scheduling.

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 lift 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

Previous experience

Job description

Torchy’s Tacos is hiring a Line Cook for fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco assembly in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll prep, cook, and ensure quality across multiple stations while maintaining cleanliness and safety.

You’ll collaborate with BOH teammates to deliver Damn Good meals to guests with urgency and consistency. Requirements include state/local Food Handler certification, standing for hours, lifting up to 40 pounds, and flexible scheduling.