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Torchy's Tacos

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

Mansfield, TX

$14/hr

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide. Here's what we need:

Torchy's Tacos

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

Lakeway, TX · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide. Here's what we need:

Torchy's Tacos

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

Lakeway, TX

$13 - $15/hr

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide. Here's what we need:

Torchy's Tacos

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

Mansfield, TX · On-site

$14/hr

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide. Here's what we need:

Eggman (Southeast)

Prep Cook

Austin, TX

$16/hr

If you're organized, efficient, and passionate about food prep, this could be the perfect role for you. What You'll Do: * Prepare ingredients according to recipes and prep lists * Assist with basic ...

Eggman (Southeast)

Prep Cook

Austin, TX

$16/hr

If you're organized, efficient, and passionate about food prep, this could be the perfect role for you. What You'll Do: * Prepare ingredients according to recipes and prep lists * Assist with basic ...

Fajita Pete's - Hedwig Village

Prep Station

Houston, TX

$10 - $15/hr

Our kitchen crew is tight, fast, and focused--and we're looking for someone awesome to prep like a pro. Do you enjoy being the backbone of a busy kitchen, setting the team up for success before the ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for prep in Texas is $13.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.63 and $14.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Prep workers, also known as food preparation workers, are responsible for preparing ingredients and assisting chefs or cooks in the kitchen. Their duties typically include washing, chopping, and measuring ingredients, maintaining cleanliness in work areas, and helping with basic cooking tasks. Prep workers play a crucial role in ensuring that meals are prepared efficiently and safely by keeping the kitchen organized and ready for service.

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To thrive as a Prep Cook, you need basic culinary skills, knowledge of food safety, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food handling certifications, and recipe management systems are commonly required. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are essential soft skills. These abilities ensure consistent food quality, safe kitchen operations, and smooth workflow in a busy restaurant environment.

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Prep Cooks often encounter high-pressure situations during peak meal times, where maintaining speed and accuracy is essential. Common challenges include keeping up with a fast-paced workflow, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintaining a clean and organized workstation under time constraints. To succeed, Prep Cooks benefit from strong time management skills, clear communication with kitchen staff, and a proactive approach to replenishing ingredients and supplies. Staying organized and prioritizing tasks are key strategies to handle the demands of the role effectively.

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Prep roles typically involve assisting teachers or preparing students for exams, often requiring less formal education. Teachers are responsible for delivering instruction, managing classrooms, and developing curricula, usually requiring a degree and certification. While both work in educational settings, teachers have a broader scope of responsibilities and formal qualifications compared to prep roles.

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Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

Torchy's Tacos

Mansfield, TX

$14/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Torchy's Tacos rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 107 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep

 The Torchy’s legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide.

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:

  • Must meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification.
  • Certification(s) must be obtained by your first day or within the timeline required by your location.
  • 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.

Let’s TACO ‘bout why it pays to be a Torchy’s Team Member:

  • $14.00  per hour, plus pooled tips that increase your total take-home pay.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse.
  • Access to all benefits including medical, dental, and vision for full-time Team Members after 1 year of employment, plus 401(k) after 6 months.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
  • Torchy’s Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis.

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About Torchy's Tacos

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Torchy's Tacos, based in Austin, TX, US, operates in the food and beverage industry, specifically in the fast-casual dining sector specializing in Mexican cuisine. Founded in 2006 by Mike Rypka, Torchy's Tacos originated as a food trailer in Austin.before growing into a renowned restaurant chain with over 83 locations across seven states in the US. The company's diverse and creative menu features unique taco varieties, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as a range of complementary items like chips & dip, and drinks. Torchy's Tacos is steadfastly committed to providing exceptional customer service and quality food using fresh, responsibly-sourced ingredients. Their mission is to be the 'taco of choice in every community' they serve. Some significant achievements include numerous culinary awards and a substantial following of devoted customers, aptly named 'Torchy's Tacos fanatics.'

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Austin, TX, US

Year founded

2006

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