Tortilleria Clerk PT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Legal services access

Premium pay for holidays

Savings marketplace membership

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking friendly, service-oriented team members for its Tortillería department. The role focuses on producing tortilla products, maintaining quality, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced, festive store environment.

You will prepare masa, fry and cook tortillas, stock shelves, and assist customers with specialty orders. Flexibility to work afternoons/evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and food handling is preferred.
• Ability to learn tortilla production processes.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with tortilla and specialty product orders.
• Prepare masa, fry and cook tortilla products.
• Stock, rotate, and replenish products; keep displays fresh and at proper temps.
• Package, weigh, and label tortillas; transport products as needed.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas following safety rules.
• Follow health regulations and labeling laws.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

English language

Attention to detail

Tools

Tortillería equipment

Ovens

Job description

Join the Vallarta Team

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.
• Exposure toperishable products, cooking equipment, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Access to legal services.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

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