Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep, New Restaurant Opening

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary world is seeking passionate team members to join their dynamic kitchen. As a Prep Cook, you'll be responsible for crafting delicious food items that meet high standards, ensuring cleanliness, and following recipes meticulously. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a vibrant team, where your culinary skills will shine. With a commitment to excellence and a fun work environment, this position not only provides a chance to work with great food but also opens doors for incredible career advancement. Join a team that values passion and quality in every dish!

Benefits

Tip share

DailyPay access

Casual attire

Food discount card

Exclusive discounts

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Well-being program

Support from Torchy's Family Foundation

Qualifications

• Must have a current food safety certification and be at least 18 years old.
• Kitchen experience is a plus, with the ability to lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Produce food items per the prep sheet, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Follow recipes accurately and practice food safety techniques.

Skills

Basic knife safety

Basic communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Current food safety certification

Tools

Fryer

Char grill

Flat top

Stove

RoboCoups

Immersion blender

Dicers

Mandolin

Scales

Job description

Job Category: Hourly Team Members

Requisition Number: PREPC012632

Posted: March 12, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Missouri City, TX 77459, USA

Description

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.
• 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:

• $11.50 to $12.50 based on experience.
• 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.
• 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!).