Tortilla/Prep Cook

Chuy's Restaurants; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule flexibility

Discounted meals

401(k) match

Growth opportunities

State benefits overview

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates thrive on hands-on work, value consistency, and enjoy a high-energy environment. The role offers hourly pay and a dynamic team setting at our Virginia Springfield location.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Ability to roll, chop, slice, and prep ingredients.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and contribute to a team.

Responsibilities

• Craft tortillas from scratch and prep ingredients for dishes.
• Assist on the kitchen line to maintain speed and quality.
• Support overall kitchen operations to deliver a Legendary Chuy’s experience.

Skills

Tortilla making

Food prep

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