Baker PT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & AD&D insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace

Credit union membership

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Bakersfield, CA, seeks a skilled Baker to safely prepare, bake, and finish cakes, breads, and pastries including traditional Mexican recipes. You will ensure consistency in quality, appearance, and freshness while delivering exceptional customer service.

Join a fast-paced, festive environment with a friendly team. This full-time role offers growth opportunities and benefits aligned with a strong community-focused grocer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of baking methods and ingredients (Mexican & Central American pastries, etc.).
• Experience using bakery equipment, ovens, and tools.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment and mentor others.

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 for quality.
• Stock and rotate baked goods, maintain displays, and promote sales through suggestive selling.
• Follow Bakery Safety Program, sanitize properly, and comply with health code regulations.
• Assist coworkers, report unsafe acts, and support a clean, organized department environment.
• Pack, weigh, and price merchandise; minimize waste and transport items to/from storage.

Skills

Customer service

Bakery knowledge

Teamwork

English proficiency

Safety-conscious

Tools

Bakery equipment

Job description

Career Opportunities with Vallarta Supermarkets

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

At Vallarta Supermarkets,we’remore than just a grocerystore,we’rea vibrant part of the communities we serve.We’reseekingfriendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. Ifyou’repassionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile,we’dlove to meet you!

About the Role

The Bakeris responsible forsafely and efficiently preparing, baking, and finishing cakes, breads, pastries, and specialty baked goods, including traditional Mexican and Central American recipes. Bakers ensure consistency in quality, appearance, and freshness, while providing exceptional customer service and supporting Vallarta Supermarkets’high standardsfor safety and cleanliness.

WhatYou’llDo

Customer Service: Greet customers with a smile andassistwith 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,maintainattractive displays, and promote sales through suggestive selling.

Food Safety: Follow Vallarta’s Bakery Safety Program, practice proper sanitation, andcomply withhealth code regulations.

Teamwork:Assistcoworkers, 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,maintainingcountertops, and performingadditionaltasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk forlong 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.frequentlyand up to 50 lbs. occasionally (e.g., flour, sugar, boxes).

Work near bakery equipment and in environments with varying temperatures and humidity.

May berequiredto perform tasks at elevated levels (placing or retrieving items).

WhatWe’reLooking For

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 understandingofEnglishlanguage.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Fast-paced retail setting with direct customer interaction.

Exposure toperishable products, bakery equipment, and changing temperatures.

Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

401(k) Retirement Plan.

Paid vacation.

Access to legal services.

Premium pay for holidays.

Savings marketplace & credit union membership.

Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

Explore Exciting Job Opportunities

We offer positions to match your lifestyle and career goals. Whetheryou’reseekingpart-time or full-time, Vallarta Supermarkets provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace with?real opportunities for growth.