Fresh Prepared Lead FT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Access to legal services

Premium pay for holidays

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA seeks a Fresh Prepared Lead to assist the Taquería Manager with Grab & Go operations. You will help oversee food prep, inventory, merchandising, and team support while maintaining food safety standards and excellent customer service.

You will rotate stock, manage vendor orders, and ensure cleanliness. Join a festive team that values service, integrity, and teamwork; fluency in English is required and flexibility to transfer to other locations is possible.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months of grocery or food retail experience required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, safety, and product presentation.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Taquería Manager in planning, organizing, and controlling Grab & Go activities to meet sales, labor, and quality goals.
• Prepare fresh Grab & Go food with consistent quality, appearance, and portion sizes.
• Rotate and replenish items in refrigeration cases, ensuring compliance with Health Department regulations.
• Place and manage 3rd party vendor orders and assist with supply orders.
• Maintain accurate production records, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Provide extraordinary customer service by greeting customers, promoting products, and addressing concerns.
• Model Vallarta’s core values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.
• Ensure Grab & Go areas are clean, organized, and visually appealing.
• Support, train, and motivate team members; report concerns to management as needed.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and dress code policies.
• Promote sales with suggestive selling techniques.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Merchandising

Tools

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’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love to meet you!

About the Role

The Fresh Prepared Lead assists the Taquería Manager with managing Grab & Go operations. This role helps oversee food preparation, inventory, merchandising, and team support while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The Fresh Prepared Lead ensures the Grab & Go areas are well-stocked, clean, and inviting, while delivering extraordinary customer service.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Taquería Manager in planning, organizing, and controlling Grab & Go activities to meet sales, labor, and quality goals.
• Prepare fresh Grab & Go food with consistent quality, appearance, and portion sizes.
• Rotate and replenish items in refrigeration cases, ensuring compliance with Health Department regulations.
• Place and manage 3rd party vendor orders and assist with supply orders.
• Maintain accurate production records, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Provide extraordinary customer service by greeting customers, promoting products, and addressing concerns.
• Model Vallarta’s core values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.
• Ensure Grab & Go areas are clean, organized, and visually appealing.
• Support, train, and motivate team members; report concerns to management as needed.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and dress code policies.
• Promote sales with suggestive selling techniques.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for long periods (6–8 hours/day).
• Frequently bend, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.
• Use hands frequently for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to perishable foods.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, customer-oriented personality with strong communication skills.
• 3–6 months of grocery or food retail experience required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, safety, and product presentation.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a collaborative environment.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook).
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Willingness to transfer to other locations as needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Exposure to perishable food and changing conditions.
• Team-oriented, supportive workplace.
• 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.).

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