Tortilla/Prep Cook

Chuy's Restaurants; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas

401(k) with company match

Meal discounts at all Chuy's locations

Growth opportunities

Language support for English

State benefits overview

Job summary

Chuy’s Restaurants in Florida is seeking a diligent Tortilla & Prep Cook to craft fresh tortillas from scratch and prep ingredients for our Tex-Mex dishes. You will roll, chop, slice, mix, and prepare everything needed to deliver a legendary Chuy’s experience.

If you love hands-on cooking, value consistency, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen, this role is for you. Pay varies by location and includes benefits; full-time team members are supported to grow with the brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments preferred.
• Ability to roll and prepare tortillas from scratch.
• Comfort with knife work and food prep tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh tortillas from scratch and prepped ingredients.
• Roll, chop, slice, mix, and assemble items for dishes.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and efficiency in a high-energy setting.

Skills

Tortilla prep

Fast-paced environment

Knife skills

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