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Tacos 1986

Line Cook

New York, NY

$19/hr

At Tacos 1986, making our guests feel welcomed is our priority. Good hospitality and excellent ingredients is what keeps our guests coming back. Cooks at Tacos 1986 will be trained to execute the ...

Tacos 1986

Line Cook

New York, NY

$17.25 - $21.50/hr

At Tacos 1986, making our guests feel welcomed is our priority. Good hospitality and excellent ingredients is what keeps our guests coming back. Cooks at Tacos 1986 will be trained to execute the ...

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How much do tacos jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for tacos in the United States is $18.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a taco?

A Tacos job typically refers to a role in the food service industry focused on preparing, assembling, or serving tacos. This can include positions in restaurants, food trucks, or catering services. Responsibilities may involve cooking ingredients, assembling tacos, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and providing customer service. Some roles may also require taking orders and handling payments. Experience in food preparation and customer service can be beneficial for this type of job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a taco chef, and why are they important?

To excel as a Taco Chef, you need a solid background in culinary arts, food safety certification, and experience with traditional and modern Mexican cuisine techniques. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, recipe management systems, and inventory tools is commonly required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong teamwork help set outstanding Taco Chefs apart. These skills ensure consistently high-quality dishes, efficient kitchen operations, and satisfied customers.

What is the difference between Tacos vs Line Cook?

AspectTacosLine Cook
Required CredentialsFood handler’s permit, culinary trainingFood handler’s permit, culinary training
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, food trucks, cateringRestaurants, hotels, catering kitchens
Industry UsageFood service, hospitalityFood service, hospitality
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Both Tacos and Line Cooks work in food service environments and often require similar certifications like food handler’s permits. Tacos typically refers to a food item prepared and served in various settings, while a Line Cook is a culinary professional working on the kitchen line. The roles overlap in industry and work environment, but Tacos is a product, whereas Line Cook is a job position.

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Infographic showing various Tacos job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $38,995 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Line Cook

Tacos 1986

New York, NY

$19/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 hours ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: At Tacos 1986, making our guests feel welcomed is our priority. Good hospitality and excellent ingredients is what keeps our guests coming back.
Cooks at Tacos 1986 will be trained to execute the menu at a fast-paced ticket system while cooking & cutting grilled steak, grilled chicken and shaving while assembling from the Vertical Spit (Trompo). We take a lot of pride in our ingredients, we respect the way we make our Tacos from the specific region of Tijuana, it is very important for all cooks to understand the flavor we strive to achieve every day.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Grill steak, chicken, and other marinated proteins maintaining quality standards
  • Build and shave pork al pastor for service
  • Assemble tacos with fresh toppings and consistent presentation
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation
  • Learn menu items, ingredients, and recipes through training
  • Follow food safety and sanitation standards
  • Support efficient kitchen operations during service
Experience Requirements:
  • 1 years of BOH experience with the willingness to learn
  • Excellent knife skills
  • Ability to follow recipes
  • Punctual, reliable, and on time
  • Grace under pressure
  • Guest focused
  • Team player with great communication
  • Handmade tortilla experience preferred; additional compensation available based on experience

Tacos 1986 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. More detail about Tacos 1986 part of PDT / One Cornelia , please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/920860-Tacos-1986