Torchy's Tacos

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep


Orlando, FL
Full-time
$14/hr
6 months ago
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Job Description

The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating in locations across multiple states.

OUR MISSION: Be Damn Good. OUR VISION: Serve people the Best Damn Tacos. OUR WHY: Passion. OUR MOTTO: Devil is in the details.

Here’s What We Need:

The Prep Cook is responsible for the production of all food items as listed on the daily prep sheet according to Torchy’s standards and recipes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Food Production: Produce food items listed on the prep sheet, ensuring each dish meets Torchy’s standards and follows recipes from the Taco Bible.
  • Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including the walk-in, and detail kitchen equipment daily.
  • Station Setup & Breakdown: Properly set up and break down your station, ensuring readiness for the shift and cleanliness afterward.
  • Recipe Adherence: Use the Taco Bible to follow all recipes accurately, upholding Torchy’s food standards.
  • Food Safety & HACCP: Practice proper food safety and HACCP techniques, including FIFO (First In, First Out) to manage inventory.
  • Documentation: Record pre- and post-weights of food items, track yields for each recipe, and label, date, and fill pans correctly for all produced items.
  • Rotation & Assistance: Rotate products as needed and assist with other duties outside of this job description as requested by management.

Tortilla Prep Responsibilities:

  • Masa Production & Pressing: Responsible for masa production and pressing corn tortillas using a tortilla press.
  • Flour Tortilla Prep: Slack flour tortilla dough balls and ensure proper booking of both flour and corn tortillas.
  • Tortilla Cooking: Use a flat top to cook tortillas to the correct specifications.

QUE-SO…here’s What You’ll Need:

  • Current food safety certification.
  • Familiarity with kitchen equipment including fryer, char grill, flat top, stove, RoboCoups, immersion blender, dicers, mandolin, and scales.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
  • Skills: Basic knife safety, basic communication and reading, and the ability to multi-task.
  • Experience: Kitchen experience is a plus.
  • Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age.

Job Benefits extracted by

  • $14.00 per hour plus tip share.
  • DailyPay access for immediate payout.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Casual attire and team swag.
  • Incredible growth opportunities.
  • Damn Good food discount card for you and your spouse.
  • Day 1 access to exclusive discounts on shows, sporting events, and hotels.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time Team Members after 1 year.
  • 401(k) plan after 6 months.
  • Damn Good Well-being Program for financial wellness.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year.
  • Support through Torchy’s Family Foundation in times of need.
  • Bragging rights for being part of a well-known brand.

Skills Required extracted by

  • Current food safety certification.
  • Familiarity with kitchen equipment including fryer, char grill, flat top, stove, and RoboCoups.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
  • Basic knife safety and communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Kitchen experience is a plus.
  • Must be 18 years of age.

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