Food Expo

About the role

The Food Expeditor plays a crucial role in ensuring that every order leaving the kitchen is accurate, timely, and up to Torchy’s standards. This position maintains the flow between the kitchen and runners, helping guests receive the best tacos every time.

Responsibilities

• Verify tickets to food orders, double‑check modifications, and ensure all dishes meet Torchy’s quality standards.
• Record and communicate ticket times to keep the kitchen and service flowing efficiently.
• Involve a manager for allergy or complicated tickets to ensure guest safety and satisfaction.
• Portion salsas on sheet pans as listed on the prep sheet, record yields accurately, and properly label, date, and fill pans for all produced food items.
• Set up stations according to the diagram with appropriate backups for the shift; break down and clean stations for the next shift, restocking if necessary.
• Keep the kitchen and station clean and organized; detail kitchen equipment daily and perform line sweeps to maintain a tidy work environment.
• Make chips and dips in the order of tickets to ensure freshness and quality.

Requirements

• Must meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification; certification must be obtained by the first day or within the timeline required by the location.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Open to varied work schedules and hours based on the restaurant’s needs.
• Ability to stand for several hours.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various height levels.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to serve guests’ needs with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to have fun!

Pay

$11.00 to $12.00 per hour based on experience, plus pooled tips that increase total take‑home pay.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Damn Good food discount card for you and your spouse.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full‑time team members after 1 year of employment.
• 401(k) plan after 6 months.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
• Tor­chy’s Family Foundation support for team members in times of need and crisis.

Schedule

Work schedules and hours vary based on each restaurant’s needs; flexibility is required.