A family-run taqueria on the east side, open eight years, known for a scratch salsa bar and a weekend brunch that packs the patio. Everything's made in house and the crew takes pride in it.
14 people, tight-knit — most of the kitchen has been here 3+ years
Pay
$18–$21/hr + tips
Hours
Part-time / Full-time
We're a busy East Austin, TX kitchen hiring a line cook who takes pride in a clean, fast station. You'll work the grill and prep line on nights and weekends alongside a tight crew. We'll train you on our menu — what we can't teach is showing up on time and keeping your head in a rush. If you're dependable and want steady hours with tips, we want to meet you.
Schedule
Nights + weekends. 4–5 shifts/week, start around 3pm.
What we need
Shows up on time, every shift
Comfortable on a hot line during a rush
Reliable transportation to work
Nice to have
Prior high-volume kitchen experience
Basic Spanish
How to apply
Tap apply and leave your name and number. We'll call you for a two-minute conversation — no resume, no forms.
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Your screening criteria
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Dealbreakers
No-call/no-show history
Can't work weekends
Your plan to actually get applicants
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We sponsor across Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and social, and optimize as applicants come in. Organic alone barely moves anymore — the boards throttle free posts, so budget is the lever.
$150/mo
Recommended
$0$600/mo
~10
applicants in 2 weeks
~21
days to fill
4 from organic + 6 from $150/mo sponsored across boards.
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Where it posts
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Free levers you own
Tape the walk-in QR code in the front window
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