Tortilla Maker Position Available In Pinellas, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Red Mesa Mercado is hiring a Tortilla Maker in Saint Petersburg, FL. This full-time role pays $16 an hour with benefits like paid time off. Ideal candidates have bakery management and sanitation experience. Responsibilities include producing fresh tortillas daily, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control standards. Join a respected local restaurant group and be part of a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
Job Description
Tortilla Maker Red Mesa Group – 4.0 Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Full-time $16 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Bakery Management Sanitation Baking Entry level Kitchen experience Full Job Description Tortilla Maker – Red Mesa Mercado/Commissary Red Mesa Mercado is seeking a dependable and detail-focused Tortilla Maker to join our team. Working out of our Mercado location, you’ll be responsible for producing fresh, high-quality tortillas that are distributed daily to all Red Mesa restaurants. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys consistent routines and takes pride in precision and quality. This is a morning to early afternoon shift position, scheduled 4-5 days per week, approximately 35 hours per week. Key Responsibilities
Produce large quantities of fresh tortillas daily for all Red Mesa restaurant locations Operate and maintain tortilla presses, grills, and other production equipment Mix and prepare dough, ensuring consistency, quality, and proper hydration Maintain production schedules to meet daily delivery requirements Monitor quality control standards across all batches Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe prep environment Assist with additional prep duties and tasks in the commissary as needed Track inventory and communicate supply needs or equipment issues to management Qualifications
Experience in a commercial kitchen, bakery, or commissary production setting preferred Knowledge of tortilla-making or dough preparation a plus Ability to work efficiently with attention to consistency and detail Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards Comfortable working early mornings and standing for extended periods Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently Benefits Morning shifts with consistent weekly schedule Fast-paced, production-focused environment Opportunity to be part of a respected and growing local restaurant group Paid Time Off About Red Mesa Mercado & Commissary Production Red Mesa Mercado serves as both a vibrant quick-service location and the central commissary for the Red Mesa family of restaurants. From this location, we produce fresh tortillas and other essential items that ensure consistency and quality across all our kitchens. Join our production team and play a key role in delivering the flavors that define the Red Mesa experience.