Nixtamalero: Tortilla Production & Fresh Service

Vallarta Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Access to legal services

Paid sick time

Holiday pay

Scholarships

Savings marketplace

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA seeks a Nixtamalero to produce corn and flour tortilla products through traditional methods while upholding quality, safety, and presentation standards. The role also supports stocking, merchandising, and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced tortillería environment.

The position involves learning masa preparation, operating tortillería equipment, adhering to health codes, and assisting training of new staff.

Qualifications

• Learn tortilla production from dry corn through finished product (must acquire complete process).
• Familiarity with tortillería equipment or willingness to learn.
• Professional, positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic English proficiency.
• Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with tortilla orders and provide friendly service.
• Prepare masa, cook and grind nixtamal, fry tortillas, and follow recipes for consistency.
• Clean nixtamal cooking tanks, equipment, and work areas.
• Rotate, replenish, and display tortilla products with freshness and accurate signage.
• Package flour and corn tortillas, transport to/from storage.
• Follow health code regulations and Vallarta Tortillería Safety Program.
• Assist coworkers and support training/new employees.
• Perform additional tasks as directed to support department operations.

Skills

Teamwork

English basics

Learning ability

Work authorization

Tools

Tortillería equipment

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA seeks a Nixtamalero to produce corn and flour tortilla products through traditional methods while upholding quality, safety, and presentation standards. The role also supports stocking, merchandising, and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced tortillería environment.

The position involves learning masa preparation, operating tortillería equipment, adhering to health codes, and assisting training of new staff.