Tortilla/Prep Cook

Chuy's Restaurants; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas

401(k) match

Discounted meals

Career growth

Fluency support

State benefits overview

Job summary

Chuy's Restaurants in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Tortilla & Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll craft tortillas from scratch and prep ingredients to support our Tex-Mex kitchen, rolling, chopping, slicing, and mixing to keep service fast and flavorful.

Ideal candidates enjoy hands-on work, value consistency, and thrive in a high-energy environment. This role offers on-site work with opportunities to grow with a beloved brand and enjoy competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Familiarity with fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble fresh tortillas from scratch.
• Prep ingredients, cuts, and portions for service.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization.

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below

At Chuy’s, every dish starts with fresh ingredients, passion, and a whole lotta love—and that’s where you come in. As a Tortilla & Prep Cook, you’re the heartbeat of the kitchen, crafting fresh tortillas from scratch while prepping the ingredients that make our Tex‑Mex shine. You keep the kitchen running smoothly by rolling, chopping, slicing, mixing, and preparing everything needed for a legendary Chuy’s experience.

If you love working with your hands, value consistency, and thrive in a fast-paced, high‑energy environment, this is the job for you.

Why You’ll Love Working at Chuy’s

• Your Schedule, Your Way – Schedules that fit your life
• Home for the Holidays – Our restaurants are CLOSED on Thanksgiving & Christmas!
• A 401(k) that Pays – Get up to 6% company match after 1 year
• Discounted Meals – 25% off at all Darden brands
• Growth Opportunities – At Chuy’s we can help you reach your personal and professional goals
• Fast Fluency – Helping non-native speakers learn English
• State Benefits Overview