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Torchy's Tacos

Prep Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.00 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
flexible schedules
tip sharing

Job Description

Torchy’s Tacos is a vibrant and rapidly growing restaurant chain that originated in Austin, Texas, back in 2006. Founded by a passionate executive chef with a vision, the company started its journey from a humble food trailer and has since expanded to over 130 locations nationwide. Known for its high-quality, craveable foods crafted with creativity and authenticity, Torchy’s Tacos has become a favorite destination for taco lovers and food enthusiasts looking for a bold and genuine dining experience. The brand prides itself on a welcoming vibe and a culture that ignites originality, catering to guests who desire both delicious meals... Show More

Job 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
  • ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
  • must be 18 years of age

Job Qualifications

  • 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
  • ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
  • basic knife safety basic communication and reading and the ability to multi-task
  • kitchen experience is a plus
  • must be 18 years of age

Job Duties

  • Produce food items listed on the prep sheet ensuring each dish meets Torchy’s standards and follows recipes from the Taco Bible
  • maintain a clean and organized kitchen including the walk-in and detail kitchen equipment daily
  • properly set up and break down your station ensuring readiness for the shift and cleanliness afterward
  • use the Taco Bible to follow all recipes accurately upholding Torchy’s food standards
  • practice proper food safety and HACCP techniques including FIFO to manage inventory
  • record pre- and post-weights of food items track yields for each recipe and label date and fill pans correctly for all produced items
  • rotate products as needed and assist with other duties outside of this job description as requested by management
  • responsible for masa production and pressing corn tortillas using a tortilla press
  • slack flour tortilla dough balls and ensure proper booking of both flour and corn tortillas
  • use a flat top to cook tortillas to the correct specifications

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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