Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

Torchy's Tacos • Colorado Springs, CO

6d • $15

About The Position

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:

$15.16 per hour.  Tip share included on top of hourly wage.
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.
Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
Torchy’s Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need
and crisis.

Requirements

• 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
• 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!

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of ingredients on the grill, fryer, sauté, and steam stations according to Torchy's recipes and standards.
• Monitor the quality and presentation of each dish, ensuring that every taco meets our Damn Good standards before it reaches the guest.
• Maintain a clean and organized work station, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times.
• Work closely with other BOH Team Members to ensure all food is prepared timely and correctly, contributing to a smooth kitchen operation.
• Assist with stocking and organizing ingredients, ensuring the kitchen is set up for success before and during service.
• Operate with a sense of urgency during busy periods to keep up with guest demand, while maintaining the quality and presentation of the food.

Benefits

• $15.16 per hour. Tip share included on top of hourly wage.
• 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.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
• Torchy’s Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed