Taqueria Cashier

Vallarta Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Legal services

Paid sick time

Holiday premium pay

Scholarships

Savings marketplace

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is hiring a Taqueria Cashier FT in Duarte #79. You will provide friendly, fast service, handle orders and payments, and maintain cleanliness in a busy taqueria.

Join our team and help deliver fresh, quality beverages and foods while upholding high safety standards. The role requires accurate cash handling, great customer interactions, and the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly personality

Customer service

Taqueria menu knowledge

Money handling

Cashier experience

English basic

18+

Team player

Job description

Taqueria Cashier FT.

Store: Duarte #79.

Wage: $18.77 - $22.55

Type: full-time.

Join the Vallarta Supermarkets Family.

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 Taqueria Cashier provides friendly, speedy, and accurate service in the Taqueria department by recording and gathering customer food and beverage orders. This role operates the cash register, handles payments, balances the cash drawer, and prepares beverages while maintaining Vallarta’s high standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk constantly (6–8+ hours/day).

• Frequently bend neck/waist, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.

• Frequent repetitive use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.

• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

• Heaviest item: prepared agua fresca jar, 28–32 lbs., carried up to 5 feet.

• Work in environments with temperature or humidity changes.

• No driving, heavy machinery, uneven ground, noise, or work at heights required.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.

• Responsible, professional, and positive attitude.

• Must be able to transfer to other locations within a reasonable commute.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced Taqueria setting with direct customer interaction.

• Exposure to perishable products, beverages, and changing conditions.

• Collaborative, team-focused workplace.

• Must be able to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits.

Full-Time Team Members:

• Health medical plan: $25/week, plus free dental & vision.

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Paid vacation.

• Access to legal services.

Part-Time & Full-Time Benefits:

• Paid sick time.

• Premium pay for holidays.

• Scholarship opportunities.

• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.

• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution. If you’re detail-oriented, customer-focused, and passionate about food and service.

Vallarta Supermarkets is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Vallarta Supermarkets participates in the E-Verify program.