Taqueria Cashier: Fast, Friendly Service

Vallarta Supermarkets; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Palmdale, CA is hiring a Taqueria Cashier to provide friendly, speedy service, record orders, operate the register, handle payments, and prepare beverages while upholding high food safety standards.

We seek a customer-focused team member with basic English, reliability, and a positive attitude who can work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Previous cashier or restaurant experience is a plus.

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.

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

Customer service

Cash handling

English fluency

Teamwork

Food/bev knowledge

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets in Palmdale, CA is hiring a Taqueria Cashier to provide friendly, speedy service, record orders, operate the register, handle payments, and prepare beverages while upholding high food safety standards.

We seek a customer-focused team member with basic English, reliability, and a positive attitude who can work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Previous cashier or restaurant experience is a plus.