Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

Torchy; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Family discount

Medical/Dental/Vision after 1y

401(k) after 6m

PTO after 1y

Torchy’s Foundation

Job summary

Torchy’s Tacos in Glen Allen, VA is seeking a Prep Cook to produce items per the daily prep sheet and Torchy’s standards. You’ll follow the Taco Bible recipes and maintain quality across dishes.

Responsibilities include keeping a clean kitchen, setting up and breaking down your station, and following food safety practices with HACCP guidelines. Experience in kitchens is a plus.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience is preferred.
• Must meet state and local Food Handler’s certification requirements.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Produce food items per the prep sheet and Taco Bible.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and proper labeling of pans.

Skills

Food production

Food safety

Documentation

HACCP

Recipe adherence

Cleanliness

Tortilla making

Weighing & yields

Station setup

Job description

Posted 2 Days Ago Full Time Less than 10 Applies

Torchy's Tacos

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 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.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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 to $15.00 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.

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Posted 2 Days Ago Full Time Less than 10 Applies