Bakery Specialist: Craft Fresh Cakes & Pastries

Vallarta Supermarkets; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Modesto, CA is seeking a friendly, customer-focused Baker to join our bakery team. You will safely and efficiently prepare cakes, breads, pastries, and specialty baked goods while delivering exceptional service to customers.

This fast-paced role offers hands-on baking, merchandising, inventory control, and opportunities to mentor others. Experience with Mexican and Central American recipes is a plus, and you’ll help maintain safety, cleanliness, and appealing displays

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.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Greet customers with a smile and assist with 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, maintain attractive displays, and promote sales through suggestive selling.
• Food Safety: Follow Vallarta's Bakery Safety Program, practice proper sanitation, and comply with health code regulations.
• Teamwork: Assist coworkers, 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, maintaining countertops, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Baking methods

Bakery equipment

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Tools

Ovens

Proofer

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets in Modesto, CA is seeking a friendly, customer-focused Baker to join our bakery team. You will safely and efficiently prepare cakes, breads, pastries, and specialty baked goods while delivering exceptional service to customers.

This fast-paced role offers hands-on baking, merchandising, inventory control, and opportunities to mentor others. Experience with Mexican and Central American recipes is a plus, and you’ll help maintain safety, cleanliness, and appealing displays