Baker: Fresh Pastries & Customer Experience Champion

Vallarta Supermarkets; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace

Credit union

Recognition program

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a full-time Baker to safely prepare and finish cakes, breads, pastries, and related baked goods, including traditional Mexican and Central American recipes. You will ensure quality, appearance, and freshness while delivering excellent customer service in a lively bakery setting.

The ideal candidate has baking experience, can operate ovens and equipment, and will contribute to attractive displays and sales.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-focused attitude with leadership skills.
• Knowledge of baking methods and ingredients (Mexican, Central American, and American pastries).
• 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.
• Willingness to work afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a smile and assist with bakery and cake orders in-store or by phone.
• Prepare doughs, batters, and mixtures for breads, cakes, and pastries; monitor oven and proofer temperatures.
• Stock and rotate baked goods, maintain attractive displays, and promote sales.
• Follow bakery safety program, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Assist coworkers, report unsafe acts or equipment, and maintain a clean department environment.
• Pack, weigh, and price merchandise; minimize waste; transport products to storage areas.
• Clean equipment and countertops; perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Bakery knowledge

Problem solving

English language

Tools

Ovens

Proofer

Mixers

Thermometers

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a full-time Baker to safely prepare and finish cakes, breads, pastries, and related baked goods, including traditional Mexican and Central American recipes. You will ensure quality, appearance, and freshness while delivering excellent customer service in a lively bakery setting.

The ideal candidate has baking experience, can operate ovens and equipment, and will contribute to attractive displays and sales.