Baker: Fresh Pastries & Top-Notch Customer Service

Vallarta Supermarkets; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services access

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Burbank, CA is hiring for a Bakery team member. The Baker will safely prepare, bake, and finish cakes, breads, pastries, and other baked goods, including traditional recipes, while delivering great customer service.

The role emphasizes maintaining quality, safety, and cleanliness in a fast-paced, festive bakery environment, and supporting high standards across the department.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-focused attitude is essential.
• Ability to lead and mentor others in a bakery setting.
• Experience with bakery operations and maintaining quality standards.
• Knowledge of baking methods and ingredients (Mexican, Central American, American pastries).

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with bakery orders in-store or by phone.
• Prepare doughs, batters, and mixtures; monitor oven temperatures for consistent quality.
• Stock and rotate baked goods; maintain attractive displays and promote sales.
• Follow safety programs and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist coworkers and maintain a clean, organized department environment.
• Pack, weigh, price, and transport products as needed.
• Perform additional tasks to support department needs.

Skills

Customer focus

Leadership

Mentoring

Baking knowledge

Fast-paced environment management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets in Burbank, CA is hiring for a Bakery team member. The Baker will safely prepare, bake, and finish cakes, breads, pastries, and other baked goods, including traditional recipes, while delivering great customer service.

The role emphasizes maintaining quality, safety, and cleanliness in a fast-paced, festive bakery environment, and supporting high standards across the department.