Full-Time Taqueria Cashier — Fast, Friendly Service

Vallarta Supermarkets; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Legal Services

Holiday Pay

Savings Marketplace

Credit Union

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Whittier, CA is hiring a Taqueria Cashier to deliver fast, friendly service and accurate orders in a busy taqueria. You will operate the register, handle payments, and balance cash while ensuring safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, recording orders, promoting sales, and maintaining beverage service quality. The role requires 18+ years old and basic English.

Qualifications

• Friendly, courteous personality with strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Taqueria menu, foods, and beverages.
• Ability to count, handle money, and perform simple math accurately.
• Prior cashier or restaurant/fast food experience helpful.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Must be able to transfer to other locations within a reasonable commute.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Smile, greet, and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Accurately record customer orders while promoting sales through suggestive selling.
• Operate cash register, scale, and equipment properly.
• Follow company cash handling and payment policies.
• Balance the cash drawer at the end of the shift.
• Maintain full knowledge of food and beverage menus.
• Prepare and serve agua frescas, juices, coffee, and champurrado; ensure beverage quality throughout the day.
• Clean agua fresca jars, juice machines, coffee carafes, and champurrado pots safely.
• Follow health codes, food safety standards, personal hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Maintain work areas, floors, tables, and salsa bar clean and replenished.
• Work safely, use equipment correctly, and report issues immediately.
• Support coworkers, assist customers, and model teamwork.
• Treat coworkers and customers respectfully at all times.
• Follow dress code and store policies.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Money counting

Teamwork

English basics

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets in Whittier, CA is hiring a Taqueria Cashier to deliver fast, friendly service and accurate orders in a busy taqueria. You will operate the register, handle payments, and balance cash while ensuring safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, recording orders, promoting sales, and maintaining beverage service quality. The role requires 18+ years old and basic English.