Prep Cook

Torchy's Tacos; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Torchy's Tacos is seeking a Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep who will ensure food quality and cleanliness in the kitchen. Key responsibilities include food production, maintaining kitchen standards, and tortilla preparation, underpinned by a commitment to food safety. Ideal candidates will have food safety certification and experience using kitchen equipment.

Benefits

Tip share

DailyPay access

Flexible schedules

Casual attire

Food discount card

Exclusive discounts

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) after 6 months

Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year

Qualifications

• Must have current food safety certification.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Kitchen experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce food items according to the prep sheet.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Navigate recipes using the Taco Bible.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Basic Knife Safety

Basic Communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

Fryer

Char Grill

Flat Top

Stove

RoboCoups

Immersion Blender

Dicers

Mandolin

Scales

Job description

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating in locations across multiple states.

OUR MISSION: Be Damn Good. OUR VISION: Serve people the Best Damn Tacos. OUR WHY: Passion. OUR MOTTO: Devil is in the details.

Here’s what we need:

The Prep Cook is responsible for the production of all food items as listed on the daily prep sheet according to Torchy’s standards and recipes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Food Production: Produce food items listed on the prep sheet, ensuring each dish meets Torchy’s standards and follows recipes from the Taco Bible.
• Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including the walk-in, and detail kitchen equipment daily.
• Station Setup & Breakdown: Properly set up and break down your station, ensuring readiness for the shift and cleanliness afterward.
• Recipe Adherence: Use the Taco Bible to follow all recipes accurately, upholding Torchy’s food standards.
• Food Safety & HACCP: Practice proper food safety and HACCP techniques, including FIFO (First In, First Out) to manage inventory.
• Documentation: Record pre- and post-weights of food items, track yields for each recipe, and label, date, and fill pans correctly for all produced items.
• Rotation & Assistance: Rotate products as needed and assist with other duties outside of this job description as requested by management.

Tortilla Prep Responsibilities:

• Masa Production & Pressing: Responsible for masa production and pressing corn tortillas using a tortilla press.
• Flour Tortilla Prep: Slack flour tortilla dough balls and ensure proper booking of both flour and corn tortillas.
• Tortilla Cooking: Use a flat top to cook tortillas to the correct specifications.

QUE-SO…here’s what you’ll need:

• Current food safety certification
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment including fryer, char grill, flat top, stove, RoboCoups, immersion blender, dicers, mandolin, and scales.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Skills: Basic knife safety, basic communication and reading, and the ability to multi-task.
• Experience: Kitchen experience is a plus.
• Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age.

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

• $12.00 per hour
• Torchy’s team members receive tip share on top of hourly pay.
• Never again wait for a paycheck! Torchy's is proud to be a DailyPay partner, allowing you to access your pay as soon as the next day.
• Flexible schedules.
• Our attire is casual and we’ll throw in some of the swag.
• Incredible growth opportunities. This is more than just a job…it can lead to a Damn Good career!
• Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse.
• Day 1 access to exclusive discounts to shows, sporting events, hotels, and much more.
• 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.
• Damn Good Well-being Program that includes free access to all things financial wellness.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
• Torchy’s Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis.
• Bragging rights (Yeah, we’re kind of a big deal!).

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