Taquero: Fast-Paced Food Prep & Service — Full Benefits

Vallarta-Supermarket; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; 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 is seeking a friendly Taquero to prepare food orders and assist cooks, delivering consistent portions and quality while keeping a safe, sanitized workspace. You will greet customers, promote specials, and ensure only paid orders are prepared, with a strong focus on safety, sanitation, and teamwork.

This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities to grow within a festive, fast-paced environment and a culture that values customer joy and authentic Mexican

Qualifications

• Friendly, courteous personality with strong customer service skills.
• Prior experience as a cook or prep helper preferred.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a smile and provide outstanding, prompt service.
• Prepare food orders consistently in portion, quality, and appearance to company standards.
• Only prepare food orders that have been paid for.
• Promote sales by suggestive selling of advertised specials.
• Assist cooks in gathering and preparing meats and other ingredients.
• Notify management when products or supplies are needed.
• Transport products to and from coolers and storage areas.
• Monitor food temperatures and report discrepancies to management.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Teamwork

English basics

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA is seeking a friendly Taquero to prepare food orders and assist cooks, delivering consistent portions and quality while keeping a safe, sanitized workspace. You will greet customers, promote specials, and ensure only paid orders are prepared, with a strong focus on safety, sanitation, and teamwork.

This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities to grow within a festive, fast-paced environment and a culture that values customer joy and authentic Mexican