Tortilla Service

Watchale LLC; Wall Street (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Tacos No.1 is seeking a Tortilla Prep Specialist to craft fresh tortillas that form the foundation of our signature tacos and menu items. You will measure ingredients, operate tortilla presses and griddles, and help ensure consistent texture and flavor across service.

Ideal candidates have basic food safety knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure during peak hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion sizes accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh tortillas meeting quality standards.
• Measure and portion ingredients accurately according to recipes.
• Operate tortilla-making equipment safely (tortilla presses, griddles).
• Monitor tortilla production for consistency and flavor.
• Maintain supplies and communicate reorders to prevent shortages.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures at all times.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Tools

Tortilla press

Griddle

Job description

Hourly rate = $18-$24 -- 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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-$24

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.