Bakery Specialist: Cakes, Breads & Customer Service

Vallarta Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Access to legal services

Holiday premium pay

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA is seeking a friendly Baker who will safely prepare, bake, and finish cakes, breads, pastries, and traditional recipes. You’ll provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced, festive bakery department and help maintain high safety and cleanliness standards.

You’ll greet customers, prepare doughs and batters, monitor ovens, stock displays, and assist with pricing and packaging while supporting a collaborative team dedicated to quality and freshness.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-focused attitude and team orientation.
• Knowledge of baking methods and ingredients (Mexican/Central American and American pastries).
• Experience using bakery equipment, ovens and tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and mentor others.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) and English language.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with bakery orders in-store or by phone.
• Prepare doughs, batters, and mixtures; monitor oven temperatures.
• Stock, display, and rotate baked goods; promote sales.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures.
• Pack, weigh, and price merchandise; assist with cleaning and upkeep.

Skills

Customer service

Bakery methods

Equipment operation

Mentorship

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA is seeking a friendly Baker who will safely prepare, bake, and finish cakes, breads, pastries, and traditional recipes. You’ll provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced, festive bakery department and help maintain high safety and cleanliness standards.

You’ll greet customers, prepare doughs and batters, monitor ovens, stock displays, and assist with pricing and packaging while supporting a collaborative team dedicated to quality and freshness.