Line Cook

Torchy’s TacosCharlottesville, VirginiaOn-sitePart-timeListed 4 hours ago

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About this role

Line Cook – Fry, Grill, Saut, 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.

Heres 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, youll 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 saut 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 youll be doing:

- Cooking & Prep: Prepare and cook a variety of ingredients on the grill, fryer, saut, 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-SOheres what youll need:

- No experience required.

- Open to varied work schedules and hours based on your restaurants 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!

Lets TACO bout why it pays to be a Torchys Team Member:

- $12.50 to $14.50 per hour based on experience.

- Torchys 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 well throw in some of the swag.

- Incredible growth opportunities. This is more than just a jobit 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.

- Torchys Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis.

- Bragging rights (Yeah, were kind of a big deal!).