Food Expo

Torchy; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Damn Good food discount card for you &

medical, dental, and vision for full‑t

401(k) after 6 months

Paid Time Off after 1 year

Torchy’s Family Foundation support

Job summary

Torchy’s is hiring a Food Expeditor in Shreveport, LA. You’ll verify orders, manage tickets, and coordinate between kitchen and runners to ensure timely, accurate service. The job requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and responding with urgency.

Offers hourly pay from $10.00 to $12.00 with pooled tips, plus a discount card for you and your spouse, and benefits after certain service milestones including PTO and 401(k). Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification.
• Certification(s) must be obtained by the first day or within the timeline required by your location.
• Must be able to stand for several hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Verify tickets to food orders and ensure all dishes meet Torchy's quality standards.
• Record and communicate ticket times to keep kitchen and service flowing.
• Involve a manager for allergies or complicated tickets to ensure guest safety.
• Portion salsas on sheet pans and label, date, and fill pans for all items.
• Set up stations per diagram and break down/restock for the next shift.
• Keep kitchen and stations clean and organized; perform line sweeps.
• Prepare chips and dips in order of tickets to maintain freshness.

Job description

Shreveport
1384 E 70th St
Suite 900
Shreveport, LA 71105, USA

Description

Food Expeditor

The Torchy’s legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide.

Here’s what we need:

The Food Expeditor plays a crucial role in ensuring that every order leaving the kitchen is accurate, timely, and up to Torchy's standards. This position is key to maintaining the flow between the kitchen and runners, ensuring that our guests receive the best damn tacos every time.

What you’ll be doing:

• Order Accuracy: Verify tickets to food orders, double-check modifications, and ensure all dishes meet Torchio'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.

QUE-SO…here’s what you’ll need:

• 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!

Let’s TACO ‘bout why it pays to be a Torchy’s Team Member:

• $10.00 to $12.00 per hour based on experience , plus pooled tips that increase your total take-home pay.
• Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse.
• Access to all benefits including medical, dental, and vision for full-time Team Members after 1 year of employment, plus 401(k) after 6 months.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
• Torchy’s Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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