--- title: Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep at Torchy's Tacos description: Torchy's Tacos is hiring for the Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep role in Abilene, TX. Pays $12–$14 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/prep-cook-tortilla-prep-at-torchys-tacos-01a1948f-5966-75d7-9cae-b37f750d4874 date: 2026-11-01T01:15:06Z og_description: Join Torchy's Tacos as Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep in Abilene, TX. Pays $12–$14 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b0u2ep.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Torchy's Tacos](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/torchys-tacos?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Abilene, TX | | **Salary** | $12/hr - $14/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 31, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Torchy's Tacos. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Torchy's Tacos. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $35,000 – $37,000 a year (median $36,000). ## Description **Prep Cook/Tortilla Prep** **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:** - $12.00 to $14.00 based on experience - **Torchy’s team members receive tip share on top of hourly pay.** - Never again wait for a paycheck! Torchy's is proud to be a DailyPay partner, allowing you to access your pay as soon as the next day. - Flexible schedules. - Our attire is casual and we’ll throw in some of the swag. - Incredible growth opportunities. This is more than just a job…it can lead to a Damn Good career! - Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse. - Day 1 access to exclusive discounts to shows, sporting events, hotels, and much more. - 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. - Damn Good Well-being Program that includes free access to all things financial wellness. - Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment. - Torchy’s Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis. - Bragging rights (Yeah, we’re kind of a big deal!). ## Skills - Cleanliness - Slack - Cooking - Kitchen Equipment Operation - Blender - Certified HACCP Professional - Knife Safety - FIFO Inventory Management - Food Safety - Food Handler Certification - Communication - Kitchen Operations ## Benefits - Health and Wellness Programs - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [More jobs at Torchy's Tacos](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/torchys-tacos?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Hospitality & Food Service jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Food & Beverage jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Prep Cook jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage/prep-cook?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 261301 jobs - [Restaurants](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/restaurants?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 161198 jobs - [Torchy's Tacos](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/torchys-tacos?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 182 jobs ## Related pages - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 261301 jobs - [Restaurants](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/restaurants?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 161198 jobs - [Torchy's Tacos](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/torchys-tacos?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 182 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)