Baker

Vallarta Supermarkets; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,064; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Premium pay for holidays

Scholarship opportunities

Savings marketplace & credit union membership

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Pasadena, California, seeks friendly, service-oriented individuals for part-time bakery roles. Responsibilities include greeting customers, preparing baking items, and ensuring the safety and quality of bakery products. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, along with experience using bakery equipment.

The job offers various benefits, including paid sick time and holiday pay, within a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Experience in providing customer service.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with bakery orders.
• Prepare doughs, batters, and mixtures for baked goods.
• Stock and rotate baked goods and maintain displays.
• Follow safety and sanitation regulations.
• Assist coworkers and maintain department cleanliness.
• Pack, weigh, and price merchandise accurately.

Skills

Friendly, customer-focused attitude

Knowledge of baking methods

Experience using bakery equipment

Basic computer and math skills

Ability to manage in fast-paced environment

Tools

Bakery equipment

Ovens

Job description

PAY SCALE

$19.60 - $22.55

We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Customer Service: Greet customers with a smile and assist with bakery and cake orders in-store or by phone.
• Baking & Preparation: Prepare doughs, batters, and mixtures for breads, cakes, and pastries; monitor oven and proofer temperatures to ensure consistent quality.
• Merchandising: Stock and rotate baked goods, maintain attractive displays, and promote sales through suggestive selling.
• Food Safety: Follow Vallarta’s Bakery Safety Program, practice proper sanitation, and comply with health code regulations.
• Teamwork: Assist coworkers, report unsafe acts or equipment, and support a clean, organized, and friendly department environment.
• Operations: Accurately pack, weigh, and price merchandise; minimize waste; transport products to and from coolers and storage areas.
• Other Duties: Support department needs by cleaning equipment, maintaining countertops, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for long periods (6–8 hours/day).
• Frequently bend neck/waist, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.
• Frequent grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine hand manipulation.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally (e.g., flour, sugar, boxes).
• Longest distance carried: 20 feet.
• Work near bakery equipment and in environments with varying temperatures and humidity.
• May be required to perform tasks at elevated levels (placing or retrieving items).

Qualifications:

• Friendly, customer-focused attitude with leadership skills.
• Knowledge of baking methods and ingredients (Mexican, Central American, and American pastries, etc.).
• Experience using bakery equipment, ovens, and tools.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment and mentor others.
• Basic computer and math skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced retail setting with direct customer interaction.
• Exposure to perishable products, bakery equipment, and changing temperatures.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Part-Time Benefits:

• Paid sick time.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vallarta Supermarkets is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Vallarta Supermarkets participates in the E-Verify program.