Food Expeditor: Master Kitchen Flow & Taco Quality

Torchy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pooled tips

Discount card for you and spouse

Medical, dental, and vision after 1yr

401(k) after 6 months

PTO after 1 year

Torchy’s Family Foundation

Job summary

Torchy’s is seeking a Food Expeditor in the Houston area to ensure every order leaving the kitchen is accurate, timely, and up to Torchy’s standards. You will help maintain flow between the kitchen and runners and ensure guests receive the best damn tacos.

You’ll verify ticket accuracy, manage orders, handle allergies, portion and prep, set up stations, keep things clean, and prep chips and dips. Must meet Food Handler’s certification requirements, be able to stand for hours, lift up to 40

Qualifications

• 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.
• Open to varied work schedules and hours based on your restaurant’s needs.
• Must be able to stand for several hours.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various height levels.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to serve our guests' needs with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to have fun!

Responsibilities

• Order Accuracy: Verify tickets to food orders, double-check modifications, and ensure all dishes meet Torchy's quality standards.
• Ticket Management: Record and communicate ticket times to keep the kitchen and service flowing efficiently.
• Allergy & Special Orders: Get a manager involved when there is an allergy or complicated ticket to ensure guest safety and satisfaction.
• Portioning & Prep: Portion salsas on sheet pans as listed on the prep sheet and record yields accurately. Properly label, date, and fill pans correctly for all produced food items.
• Station Setup & Maintenance: Set up stations according to the diagram with appropriate backups for the shift. Break down and clean stations for the next shift, restocking if necessary.
• Cleanliness & Organization: Keep the kitchen and station clean and organized. Detail kitchen equipment daily and perform line sweeps to maintain a tidy work environment.
• Chip & Dips Preparation: Make chips and dips in the order of tickets to ensure freshness and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stamina for fast-paced work

Job description

Torchy’s is seeking a Food Expeditor in the Houston area to ensure every order leaving the kitchen is accurate, timely, and up to Torchy’s standards. You will help maintain flow between the kitchen and runners and ensure guests receive the best damn tacos.

You’ll verify ticket accuracy, manage orders, handle allergies, portion and prep, set up stations, keep things clean, and prep chips and dips. Must meet Food Handler’s certification requirements, be able to stand for hours, lift up to 40