Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

Torchy's Tacos Careers•Waco, TX

4d•$14 - $15

About The Position

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 over 130 restaurants nationwide. OUR PURPOSE: IGNITING YOUR ORIGINALITY. OUR VISION: TO BE THE CHOICE FOR ALL WHO CRAVE DAMN GOOD FOOD AND TO EXPRESS THEIR AUTHENTIC SPIRIT. OUR MISSION: PASSIONATE PEOPLE CRAFTING CRAVEABLE FOOD AND WELCOMING VIBES. OUR MOTTO: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS. 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:

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, and the ability to multi-task.
Must be 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Kitchen experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

$14.00 to $15.00 based on experience
Torchy’s team members receive tip share on top of hourly pay.
Never again wait for a paycheck! Torchy's is proud to be a DailyPay partner, allowing you to access your pay as soon as the next day.
Flexible schedules.
Our attire is casual and we’ll throw in some of the swag.
Incredible growth opportunities. This is more than just a job…it can lead to a Damn Good career!
Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse.
Day 1 access to exclusive discounts to shows, sporting events, hotels, and much more.
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.
Damn Good Well-being Program that includes free access to all things financial wellness.
Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
Torchy’s Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis.
Bragging rights (Yeah, we’re kind of a big deal!).