Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

Torchy's Tacos Careers • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

The Prep Cook is responsible for producing the food items listed on the daily prep sheet according to Torchy’s standards and recipes. The role also includes preparing masa and tortillas, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization, setting up and breaking down the work station, following food-safety procedures, and recording food weights and recipe yields.

Requirements

• Meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification; certification must be obtained by the first day or within the timeline required by the location.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment including a fryer, char grill, flat top, stove, RoboCoup, 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 multitask.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce food items listed on the daily prep sheet according to Torchy’s standards and recipes from the Taco Bible.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including the walk-in, and detail kitchen equipment daily.
• Set up and break down the station, ensuring it is ready for the shift and clean afterward.
• Follow recipes accurately and uphold Torchy’s food standards.
• Practice food-safety and HACCP techniques, including FIFO inventory management.
• Record pre- and post-weights of food items and track yields for each recipe.
• Label, date, and fill pans correctly for all produced items.
• Rotate products as needed and assist with other duties requested by management.
• Produce masa and press corn tortillas using a tortilla press.
• Slack flour tortilla dough balls and properly book both flour and corn tortillas.
• Cook tortillas on a flat top to the correct specifications.

Benefits

• Tip share in addition to hourly pay.
• DailyPay access to earned pay as soon as the next day.
• Flexible schedules.
• Casual attire and company swag.
• Growth opportunities.
• Food discount card for the team member and spouse.
• Day 1 access to discounts on shows, sporting events, hotels, and more.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time team members after 1 year of employment.
• 401(k) after 6 months of employment.
• Free access to the Damn Good Well-being Program’s financial wellness resources.
• Paid Time Off after 1 year of employment.
• Support from the Torchy’s Family Foundation in times of need and crisis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed