Bakery Dispatcher PT

Vallarta-Supermarkets; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace and credit union

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Whittier, CA is hiring a Bakery Dispatcher to keep display cases stocked with breads, pastries, and cakes while maintaining a clean, inviting department.

You will assist customers, support the bakery team, and ensure quality, food safety, and accurate labeling in a fast-paced, festive environment.

If you enjoy hands-on bakery work and helping teammates thrive, join us for opportunities to grow in a community-focused grocer.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-focused attitude with leadership skills.
• Knowledge of baking methods and ingredients.
• Experience using bakery equipment, ovens, and tools.
• Ability to mentor others in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and math skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Customer service: greet customers and assist with bakery orders in-store and by phone.
• Merchandising: stock and rotate bakery products to keep cases fresh and appealing.
• Product preparation: prepare doughs, batters, and mixtures for breads, cakes, and pastries; weigh and price items.
• Food safety & sanitation: follow safety program; clean equipment and surfaces to maintain a sanitary work area.
• Team support: assist coworkers, train when needed, and maintain open communication with bakery management.
• Operations: transport bakery products, stock shelves, and monitor signage and freshness.
• Compliance: follow company rules, safety guidelines, weights and measures laws, and ensure labeling accuracy.
• Other duties: perform additional tasks as assigned to support bakery operations.

Skills

Customer focus

Leadership

Basic computer skills

Math skills

English language proficiency

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

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 Bakery Dispatcher ensures bakery display cases are fully stocked with a variety of breads, pastries, desserts, and cakes. This role supports the bakery team bymaintainingcleanliness,assistingcustomers, and following Vallarta’s standards for quality, food safety, and service. The Bakery Dispatcher plays a keypartin creating an inviting shopping experience while keeping the department organized, safe, and efficient.

WhatYou’llDo

• Customer Service: Smile, greet, andassistcustomers with bakery and cake orders, both in-store and by phone.
• Merchandising:Merchandise, rotate, and stock products to keep bakery cases fresh and appealing.
• Product Preparation: Prepare doughs, batters, and mixtures for breads, cakes, and pastries as directed. Pack, weigh, and price merchandise accurately according to company policy.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Follow Vallarta’s Bakery Safety Program and health code regulations. Clean equipment, counters, and floors tomaintaina sanitary work area.
• Team Support:Assistcoworkers, train when needed, andmaintainopen communication with bakery managementregardinginventory needs.
• Operations: Transport bakery products to and from storage areas, stock shelves, andmonitorproduct signage and freshness.
• Compliance: Follow company rules, safety guidelines,weightsandmeasureslaws, and ensure labeling accuracy.
• Other Duties: Performadditionaltasks asassigned to support bakery operations.

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).
• Must be able to speak,read, write, and understandEnglish.
• 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.