Tortilla/Prep Cook

Chuy's Restaurants; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule flexibility

Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas

Up to 6% company match for 401(k)

Meal discounts – 25% off at all Darden

Growth opportunities

Fast fluency – English training

Job summary

Chuy's Restaurants in Virginia is hiring a Tortilla & Prep Cook to craft fresh tortillas from scratch and prep the ingredients that power our Tex-Mex experience. You’ll roll, chop, slice, mix, and prepare everything needed for a legendary Chuy's experience in a fast‑paced kitchen.

If you love hands‑on work, value consistency, and thrive under high energy service, this is the job for you. Earn from $12.77 to $21.25 per hour with schedule flexibility, holiday closures, 401(k) match, and meal

Qualifications

• Experience with tortilla preparation and basic knife skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Comfort with standing for extended periods and doing repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Craft fresh tortillas from scratch.
• Prep ingredients for all dishes.
• Roll, chop, slice, mix and prepare for service.

Skills

Tortilla making

Prep cook

Knife skills

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

$12.77 per hour - $21.25 per hour

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