Tortilla Service

Watchale LLC; Union Square (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Tacos No.1 is hiring a Tortilla Prep Specialist in Union Square, New Jersey. You will prepare and cook fresh tortillas, measure ingredients, and operate tortilla presses and griddles to meet our quality standards.

You will work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during peak hours. The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to safety procedures while maintaining clean, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in tortilla production preferred but not required.
• Basic food safety knowledge.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook tortillas using traditional recipes.
• Measure and portion ingredients accurately.
• Operate tortilla-making equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor tortilla production for quality and freshness.
• Maintain supplies of ingredients and reorder as needed.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Coordinate tortilla production with kitchen staff during peak hours.

Skills

Food prep

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Pressure handling

Flexibility

Tools

Tortilla presses

Griddles

Job description

Hourly rate = $18 Plus Tips -- As a Tortilla Prep Specialist at Los Tacos No.1, you will be responsible for preparing fresh, delicious tortillas that are essential to our signature tacos and other menu items.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and cook fresh tortillas using our traditional recipes and techniques, ensuring that each tortilla meets our quality standards for taste, texture, and appearance.
• Measure and portion ingredients accurately according to established recipes, including flour, water, salt, and other ingredients used in tortilla dough.
• Operate tortilla-making equipment, such as tortilla presses or griddles, safely and efficiently, adjusting settings as needed to achieve the desired thickness and consistency.
• Monitor tortilla production for consistency and quality, conducting visual inspections and taste tests to ensure that all tortillas meet our standards for freshness and flavor.
• Maintain adequate supplies of tortilla ingredients, including flour, water, and other necessary items, communicating with management to reorder as needed to avoid shortages.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures at all times, including maintaining a clean and organized work area, sanitizing equipment regularly, and adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Work closely with kitchen staff, cooks / taqueros, to coordinate tortilla production with other food preparation activities and ensure a smooth flow of operations during peak hours.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in food preparation, particularly in the production of tortillas or similar is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion sizes accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain composure during busy periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Hourly rate = $18 Plus Tips

Join our team at Los Tacos No. 1 and be part of a unique dining experience! We are looking for people who are passionate about food, customer service enthusiasts, and people committed to excellence. At Los Tacos No. 1, we don't just make tacos, we create memorable moments for our customers. If you are passionate about cooking, love working as a team and want to be part of a vibrant work culture,