Baker (PT) (VFE) - Apply Today!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Vallarta Supermarkets is a leading supermarket chain known for offering a wide variety of quality products catering especially to the Hispanic community, including items sourced from Mexico, Central America, and other regions. Established to serve customers with an authentic cultural shopping experience, Vallarta Supermarkets maintains a focus on fresh produce, bakery products, meat, and specialty groceries that celebrate the flavors and traditions of Latin America. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and community engagement, Vallarta provides a welcoming environment that emphasizes both quality and service in every department.
The position available is for a Baker, classified as Non-Exempt, who plays a vital role in the bakery department. This role involves preparing dough, batters, and mixtures for various breads, cakes, and pastries that adhere strictly to Vallarta Supermarket recipes or instructions authorized by the department supervisor. A key responsibility is to efficiently and safely prepare and bake an assortment of baked goods, including specialty cakes and pastries unique to Mexican, Central American, and American tastes. The Baker is also expected to engage warmly with customers by smiling and greeting them upon interaction while delivering extraordinary customer service and responding to their requests.
This position requires an individual who is not only skilled in baking techniques but also exhibits a friendly and courteous attitude. They must maintain professional conduct and foster a positive work environment with co-workers and customers alike. The role demands adherence to all health and safety regulations to ensure the well-being of themselves, team members, customers, and vendors. Flexibility in scheduling, including working weekends and holidays, is essential as well as the ability to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
The Baker will have a minimum of three years of baking experience and basic understanding of the English language. The job also requires fulfilling certain physical duties inherent to bakery work. This position offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant setting where cultural specialties meet excellent customer service, making it suitable for someone passionate about baking and engaging with diverse communities. Vallarta Supermarkets also ensures compliance with privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, reaffirming its commitment to ethical treatment of employee information. Overall, this role is ideal for individuals eager to contribute their baking skills while upholding the values of customer interaction and safety in a culturally rich supermarket environment.
- Must be able to bake various baked goods including Mexican, Central American, and American specialties
- must enjoy working with the public
- must have good communication skills
- must have a friendly and courteous attitude
- must provide extraordinary customer service
- must have a responsible, professional, and positive attitude towards the job and co-workers
- must commit to following all health and safety regulations and policies
- must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
- must be able to transfer to other locations within a reasonable commute
- ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
- must have 3 years of baking experience
- basic understanding of English language