Tortilla Service

Watchale LLC; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Tacos No.1 is seeking a Tortilla Service Specialist in the United States to prepare and cook fresh tortillas using traditional recipes. You will measure ingredients, operate tortilla presses and griddles, and ensure quality and consistency through inspections and tastings.

The role requires following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinating with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during peak hours. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is needed to meet demand.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation; tortilla 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 during busy periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh tortillas using traditional recipes and techniques to meet quality standards.
• Measure and portion ingredients accurately according to established recipes.
• Operate tortilla-making equipment safely and efficiently, adjusting settings as needed.
• Monitor tortilla production for consistency and quality with visual inspections and taste tests.
• Maintain supplies of tortilla ingredients and reorder to avoid shortages.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures and keep a clean work area.
• Coordinate tortilla production with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Follow recipes

Work under pressure

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Tools

Tortilla presses

Griddles

Job description

Hourly rate = $18 plus tips -- As a Tortilla Service 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

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,