Tortilla Service

Los Tacos No. 1 • New York, NY

2d • $19

About The Position

As a Tortilla Prep Specialist at Los Tacos No.1, you will prepare fresh tortillas for the restaurant’s signature tacos and other menu items. You will follow traditional recipes and techniques, ensuring tortillas meet standards for taste, texture, appearance, freshness, and flavor. The role involves accurately measuring ingredients, safely operating tortilla-making equipment, monitoring production quality, maintaining ingredient supplies, and following food safety and sanitation procedures. You will work with kitchen staff and taqueros to coordinate production with other food preparation and support smooth operations during busy periods.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion sizes accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain composure during busy periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous food preparation experience, particularly producing tortillas or similar foods; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh tortillas using traditional recipes and techniques while meeting quality standards for taste, texture, and appearance.
• Measure and portion tortilla dough ingredients accurately according to established recipes.
• Operate tortilla-making equipment, such as tortilla presses or griddles, safely and efficiently, adjusting settings as needed.
• Monitor tortilla production for consistency and quality through visual inspections and taste tests.
• Maintain adequate supplies of tortilla ingredients and communicate with management when reordering is needed.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, maintain a clean and organized work area, and sanitize equipment regularly.
• Coordinate tortilla production with kitchen staff and taqueros to support smooth operations during peak hours.

What This Job Offers

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