Tortilleria Clerk PT

vallartasupermarkets; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holiday premium pay

Scholarship opportunities

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Downey, CA is hiring a Tortillería Clerk to produce tortilla products, assist customers, and keep displays fresh. You will prepare masa, fry and cook tortilla products, and ensure quality, weight, and appearance meet Vallarta’s standards.

The role emphasizes safety and sanitation, with responsibilities for packaging, labeling, and rotating stock. A friendly, service‑oriented attitude and willingness to learn are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn tortilla production from dry corn to finished product.
• Familiarity with tortillería equipment, tools, and ovens (or willingness to learn).
• Team-oriented with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Responsible, professional, and positive attitude.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Smile, greet, and assist customers with tortilla and specialty product orders.
• Production: Prepare masa, fry and cook tortilla products, and ensure consistency in quality, weight, and appearance.
• Merchandising: Stock, rotate, and replenish products; keep displays fresh, attractive, and at proper storage temperatures.
• Operations: Package, weigh, and label flour and corn tortillas; transport products to and from storage.
• Sanitation & Safety: Clean equipment and work areas; follow clean as you go practices and MSDS principles.
• Compliance: Follow health department regulations, food safety practices, and Vallarta’s Tortillería Safety Program.
• Teamwork: Assist coworkers, participate in training new employees, and maintain communication with the Tortillería Manager.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks to support department operations and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Tools

Tortillería equipment

Ovens

Job description

PAYSCALE:

$18.57 - $22.55

Join the Vallarta Supermarkets Family!

At Vallarta Supermarkets,we’remore than just a grocerystore,we’rea vibrant part of the communities we serve.We’reseekingfriendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. Ifyou’repassionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile,we’dlove to meet you!

About the Role

TheTortilleríaClerk produces tortilla products using traditional processes while supporting the department’s goals for quality, freshness, and service. This role prepares masa,friestortilla products, stocks androtatesitems, and provides excellent customer service whilemaintainingVallarta’shigh standardsof food safety and sanitation.

WhatYou’llDo

• Customer Service: Smile, greet, andassistcustomers with tortilla and specialty product orders.

• Production: Prepare masa, fry and cook tortilla products, and ensure consistency in quality, weight, and appearance.

• Merchandising: Stock, rotate, and replenish products; keep displays fresh, attractive, and at proper storage temperatures.

• Operations: Package, weigh, and label flour and corn tortillas; transport products to and from storage.

• Sanitation & Safety: Cleannixtamaltanks, equipment, and work areas; sweep, mop, and follow “clean as you go” practices. Use approved cleaning chemicals and follow MSDS principles.

• Compliance: Follow health department regulations, food safety practices, and Vallarta’sTortilleríaSafety Program. Ensure weights, measures, and labeling laws are followed.

• Teamwork:Assistcoworkers,participatein training new employees, andmaintaincommunication with theTortilleríaManager.

• Other Duties: Performadditionaltasksassigned to support department operations and customer satisfaction.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk forlong periods(6–8 hours/day).

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

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

• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.frequentlyand up to 50 lbs. occasionally (dry corn,maseca).

• Heaviest item carried: 50 lbs.; longest distance: 10 feet.

• Work near cooking equipment, fryers, and tortilla machinery.

• Exposure todust, gas, fumes, heat,andhumidity.

• May berequiredto perform tasks at elevated levels (placing or retrieving items).

• May drive forklifts, carts, or other moving equipment.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• Ability to learn tortilla production from dry corn to finished product.

• Familiarity withtortilleríaequipment, tools, and ovens (or willingness to learn).

• Team-oriented withstrong communicationand customer service skills.

• Responsible, professional, and positive attitude.

• Basicunderstanding ofEnglishlanguage.

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

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

Work Environment

• Fast-paced retailtortilleríasetting with direct customer interaction.

• Exposure toperishable products, cooking equipment, and changing conditions.

• Collaborative, team-focused environment.

• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, 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. Ifyou’rehardworking, customer-focused, and eager to learn, we invite you to apply today to join our team as aTortilleríaClerk!

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We offer positions to match your lifestyle and career goals. Whetheryou’reseekingpart-time or full-time, Vallarta Supermarkets provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace with?real opportunities for growth.