Tortilla Service

Los Tacos No. 1 • New York, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tortilla Service is responsible for making tortillas, quesadillas, mulas, vampiros, and quesatacos to order. Tortilla Service must primarily maintain fresh and freshly made corn tortillas. They have to maintain good communication with the team. They have to keep their work area clean and organized.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble quesadillas according to customer orders, including filling tortillas with a variety of ingredients such as cheese, ensuring accurate portioning and presentation.
• Utilize traditional techniques and equipment to make fresh tortillas from scratch, including mixing dough, pressing tortillas, and cooking them to perfection on a hot griddle.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure that quesadillas and tortillas are cooked evenly and to the desired level of crispness or softness, adjusting as needed to meet customer preferences.
• Work efficiently to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner, coordinating with other kitchen staff to ensure that all components of each order are prepared and assembled correctly.
• Maintain open and effective communication with kitchen team members and front-of-house staff to coordinate workflow, communicate order statuses, and address any issues or concerns that arise during service.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times, including proper handling and storage of ingredients, regular cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work surfaces, and adherence to health and safety regulations.

What This Job Offers

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