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Torchy's Tacos

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $15.00
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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 originated in Austin, Texas, in 2006, starting with a simple yet groundbreaking idea, a passionate executive chef, and a humble food trailer. Since then, Torchy’s has grown exponentially to operate over 130 restaurants nationwide. Known for its unique blend of bold flavors and creative twists on classic Texas tacos, Torchy’s has made a lasting impact on the culinary landscape. The company’s core purpose is to ignite originality, encouraging every team member to bring their authentic spirit to work. The vision is to become the preferred choice for anyone craving damn good food paired with welcoming vibes that make... 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
  • 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
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Kitchen experience is a plus
  • Must be 18 years of age

Job Qualifications

  • Must meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification
  • 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 skills
  • Basic communication and reading skills
  • 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 (First In, First Out) 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)

Job Location

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