Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep
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Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep
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
The Prep Cook is responsible for the production of all food items as listed on the daily prep sheet according to Torchy’s standards and recipes.
What you’ll be doing
Food Production: Produce food items listed on the prep sheet, ensuring each dish meets Torchy’s standards and follows recipes from the Taco Bible.
Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including the walk-in, and detail kitchen equipment daily.
Station Setup & Breakdown: Properly set up and break down your station, ensuring readiness for the shift and cleanliness afterward.
Recipe Adherence: Use the Taco Bible to follow all recipes accurately, upholding Torchy’s food standards.
Food Safety & HACCP: Practice proper food safety and HACCP techniques, including FIFO (First In, First Out) to manage inventory.
Documentation: Record pre- and post-weights of food items, track yields for each recipe, and label, date, and fill pans correctly for all produced items.
Rotation & Assistance: Rotate products as needed and assist with other duties outside of this job description as requested by management.
Tortilla Prep Responsibilities
- Masa Production & Pressing: Responsible for masa production and pressing corn tortillas using a tortilla press.
- Flour Tortilla Prep: Slack flour tortilla dough balls and ensure proper booking of both flour and corn tortillas.
- Tortilla Cooking: Use a flat top to cook tortillas to the correct specifications.
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.
Familiarity with kitchen equipment including fryer, char grill, flat top, stove, RoboCoups, immersion blender, dicers, mandolin, and scales.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
Skills: Basic knife safety, basic communication and reading, and the ability to multi-task.
Experience: Kitchen experience is a plus.
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age.
Let’s TACO ‘bout why it pays to be a Torchy’s Team Member
$14.00 to $16.00 based on experience
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.
About Torchy's Tacos
Fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in craft tacos.
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