Tortilla/Prep Cook - Cocineros de tortillas

DZO Hospitality

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training
Competitive pay
Employee meal discounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Full-time and part-time opportunities

Job summary

DZO Hospitality is hiring a Tortilla Cook to prepare fresh, handmade tortillas right in front of guests in our Miami restaurant. Training is provided, and there are opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles, with a focus on teamwork and quality

You will work with our kitchen team to follow traditional Mexican recipes, maintain safety standards, and contribute to a welcoming dining experience. Candidates must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Able to stand for extended periods and perform physical duties.
  • Able to follow recipes, instructions, and food safety procedures.
  • Willing to work lunch and dinner shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare fresh, handmade tortillas at the tortilla-making station.
  • Prepare masa (dough) and other ingredients per recipes.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
  • Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure quality and timely service.
  • Assist with salsas, condiments, and side dishes as needed.
  • Provide a welcoming experience for guests when tortillas are made in front of them.

Skills

Cooking
Teamwork
Punctuality
Food safety
Reliability
Communication
Physical stamina

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

NOW HIRING: TORTILLA COOK / ¡ESTAMOS CONTRATANDO: COCINERO(A) DE TORTILLAS!
Love Cooking? Come Join Our Team! / ¿Te apasiona la cocina? ¡Únete a nuestro equipo!

ENGLISH:

Do you enjoy cooking, working with your hands, and being part of a fun, energetic team? We are looking for enthusiastic and dependable Tortilla Cooks to join our growing restaurant family!

In this position, you will prepare fresh, handmade tortillas right in front of our guests, bringing the authentic flavors and traditions of Mexico to life!

No experience making tortillas? No problem! We provide training! If you have a passion for cooking, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, we would love to meet you!

ESPAÑOL:

¿Te gusta cocinar, trabajar con tus manos y formar parte de un equipo dinámico y agradable? ¡Estamos buscando Cocineros(as) de Tortillas entusiastas y responsables para unirse a nuestra familia de restaurantes en crecimiento!

En esta posición, prepararás tortillas frescas y hechas a mano frente a nuestros clientes, ¡compartiendo los auténticos sabores y tradiciones de México!

¿No tienes experiencia haciendo tortillas? ¡No hay problema! ¡Nosotros te capacitamos! Si te apasiona la cocina, tienes una actitud positiva y ganas de aprender, ¡nos encantaría conocerte!

What Will You Do? / ¿Cuáles Serán Tus Responsabilidades?

ENGLISH:

  • Prepare fresh, handmade tortillas using traditional Mexican techniques.
  • Prepare masa (dough) and other ingredients following our recipes.
  • Work at our tortilla-making station, creating a welcoming experience for our guests.
  • Assist with the preparation of salsas, condiments, side dishes, and other food items.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
  • Follow food safety procedures, proper food storage, labeling, and FIFO inventory rotation.
  • Work together with our kitchen team to ensure excellent food quality and timely service.
  • Bring a positive attitude, teamwork, and attention to detail to every shift!

ESPAÑOL:

  • Preparar tortillas frescas y hechas a mano utilizando técnicas tradicionales mexicanas.
  • Preparar la masa y otros ingredientes siguiendo nuestras recetas.
  • Trabajar en nuestra estación de tortillas, creando una experiencia agradable para nuestros clientes.
  • Ayudar en la preparación de salsas, acompañamientos y otros alimentos.
  • Mantener tu estación de trabajo limpia, organizada y segura.
  • Cumplir con las normas de seguridad alimentaria, almacenamiento, etiquetado y rotación de inventario FIFO.
  • Colaborar con nuestro equipo de cocina para garantizar la calidad de los alimentos y un servicio eficiente.
  • ¡Aportar una actitud positiva, espíritu de equipo y atención a los detalles en cada turno!
Why Work With Us? / ¿Por Qué Trabajar Con Nosotros?

ENGLISH:

We believe great restaurants are built by great people! We value our employees and want to give them opportunities to learn, succeed, and grow.

Here's what we offer:

  • Paid on-the-job training — we will teach you!
  • Competitive pay.
  • Employee meal discounts.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
  • Company-provided life insurance for eligible employees.
  • Paid time off for eligible employees.
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities.
  • A friendly, supportive, team-oriented workplace.
  • Opportunities for career advancement! Many of our supervisors and managers started in entry-level positions.

ESPAÑOL:

¡Creemos que los grandes restaurantes se construyen con grandes equipos! Valoramos a nuestros empleados y queremos brindarles oportunidades para aprender, desarrollarse y crecer profesionalmente.

Esto es lo que ofrecemos:

  • Capacitación pagada en el trabajo. ¡Nosotros te enseñamos!
  • Salario competitivo.
  • Descuentos en comidas para empleados.
  • Seguro médico, dental y de visión para empleados elegibles.
  • Seguro de vida proporcionado por la compañía para empleados elegibles.
  • Tiempo libre remunerado para empleados elegibles.
  • Oportunidades de empleo a tiempo completo y parcial.
  • Un ambiente de trabajo agradable, colaborativo y de apoyo.
  • ¡Oportunidades de crecimiento profesional! Muchos de nuestros supervisores y gerentes comenzaron en posiciones de nivel inicial.
What Are We Looking For? / ¿Qué Buscamos?

ENGLISH:

You could be a great fit if you:

  • Enjoy cooking and are excited to learn new skills.
  • Have a positive, friendly attitude and enjoy working with others.
  • Are responsible, punctual, and dependable.
  • Can follow recipes, instructions, and food safety procedures.
  • Are comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment.
  • Can communicate effectively in the primary language(s) used at the workplace.
  • Are at least 18 years old.
  • Can stand for extended periods and perform physical duties, including lifting, pushing, or pulling items weighing 20 pounds or more.
  • Have a flexible schedule and are available to work lunch and dinner shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
  • Have a valid Food Handler certification or are willing to complete the required training.
  • Are legally authorized to work in the United States.

ESPAÑOL:

Puedes ser el candidato ideal si:

  • Te gusta cocinar y tienes entusiasmo por aprender nuevas habilidades.
  • Tienes una actitud positiva, amable y disfrutas trabajar en equipo.
  • Eres responsable, puntual y confiable.
  • Puedes seguir recetas, instrucciones y normas de seguridad alimentaria.
  • Te sientes cómodo trabajando en un restaurante con mucho movimiento.
  • Puedes comunicarte efectivamente en el idioma o idiomas principales del lugar de trabajo.
  • Tienes al menos 18 años.
  • Puedes permanecer de pie durante períodos prolongados y realizar tareas físicas, incluyendo levantar, empujar o mover objetos de 20 libras o más.
  • Tienes disponibilidad de horario flexible para trabajar turnos de almuerzo y cena, incluyendo sábados, domingos y días feriados.
  • Cuentas con una certificación válida de manipulación de alimentos o estás dispuesto a completar la capacitación requerida.
  • Estás legalmente autorizado para trabajar en los Estados Unidos.
Employment Eligibility / Elegibilidad de Empleo

We participate in E-Verify. All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Participamos en E-Verify. Todos los empleados deben estar legalmente autorizados para trabajar en los Estados Unidos.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Somos un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de empleo.

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