Masa and Tortilla Production Cook

Job overview

The Masa and Tortilla Production Cook role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. At Escuela, the restaurant’s food and beverage menus draw on ingredients sourced through regenerative and organic practices on its five-acre farm. The cook prepares masa and tortillas through in-house corn nixtamalization and grinding, while supporting kitchen readiness, inventory, and daily opening and cleanup. This work contributes to the restaurant’s farm-to-table dining experience and its food production needs.

What you'll do

• Nixtamalize corn
• grind corn using and properly clean a molanito
• produce corn and flour tortillas
• set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment
• maintain appropriate inventory levels
• participate in daily kitchen opening and cleanup
• perform other duties assigned by the chef team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

masa and tortilla production cook

full-time

austin tx

escuela

masa production

nixtamalization

corn tortillas

flour tortillas

food safety

kitchen operations

farm-to-table

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, family meals, off-shift discounts, food handler permit reimbursement, and health insurance available to full-time employees.

Why this role

Masa production experience is preferred. Early morning availability and a Texas Food Handlers Certification are listed qualifications.

About the employer

Escuela is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.