Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

Torchy's Tacos; Zionsville (IN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Food discount card

Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 1 year

401(k) after 6 months

Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year

Torchy’s Family Foundation support

Job summary

Torchy's Tacos in Zionsville, Indiana, is hiring for a kitchen position that focuses on food production and cleanliness. Responsibilities include following recipes from the Taco Bible, maintaining a clean workspace, and adhering to food safety practices. Candidates should meet local Food Handler certification requirements, have kitchen equipment familiarity, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. Benefits include flexible schedules, pay ranging from $13 to $16 based on experience, and access to medical and dental benefits for full-time members after one year.

Qualifications

• Must meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification.
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Kitchen experience is a plus.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Produce food items ensuring standards are met.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and detail equipment.
• Set up and break down cooking stations.
• Follow recipes accurately from the Taco Bible.
• Practice food safety and HACCP techniques.
• Document weights and track yields for recipes.
• Assist with additional duties as requested.

Skills

Knife safety

Basic communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

Fryer

Char grill

Flat top

RoboCoups

Immersion blender

Dicers

Mandolin

Scales

Job description

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

• 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.

Benefits

• $13.00 to $16.00 based on experience, plus pooled tips that increase your total take‑home pay.
• Flexible schedules.
• 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.