Tortilla Service

Los Tacos No. 1 • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

Tortilla Service prepares tortillas, quesadillas, mulas, vampiros, and quesatacos to order, with a primary focus on maintaining a supply of fresh, freshly made corn tortillas. The role works closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to coordinate orders and service, while keeping the work area clean and organized. The position pays $18.50 per hour plus tips.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a cook in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Knowledge of Mexican cuisine and traditional cooking techniques, including making fresh tortillas from scratch.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for producing high-quality food.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and remain composed during busy periods.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to collaborate with kitchen staff and front-of-house team members.

Nice To Haves

• Specific experience preparing quesadillas and tortillas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble quesadillas to customer orders, filling tortillas with ingredients such as cheese and ensuring accurate portions and presentation.
• Make fresh tortillas from scratch using traditional techniques and equipment, including mixing dough, pressing tortillas, and cooking them on a hot griddle.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to cook tortillas and quesadillas evenly to customers’ preferred level of crispness or softness, making adjustments as needed.
• Fulfill customer orders efficiently and coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure each order’s components are prepared and assembled correctly.
• Communicate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to coordinate workflow, provide order updates, and address issues during service.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper ingredient handling and storage, and regular cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work surfaces.

What This Job Offers

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