Vallarta Supermarkets
Taquero
Merced, California•Part-time
$18.36 - $18.92 hourly
$18.36 - $18.92 hourly
About the Job
Taquero
Store: Merced, CA.
Wage: $18.36 - $18.92.
Type: Part-time.
Wage: $18.36 - $18.92.
Type: Part-time.
Description:
Join the Vallarta Supermarkets Family!
At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love to meet you!
About the Role:
The Taquero prepares food orders for customers while assisting cooks with gathering and preparing ingredients. This role ensures consistency in portion, quality, and presentation while maintaining a clean and safe work area. Taqueros provide prompt, courteous service and promote sales by suggestive selling, all while supporting Vallarta’s standards of food safety, sanitation, and teamwork.
What You’ll Do:
- 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.
- Work safely, using tools and equipment properly, and report issues immediately.
- Treat coworkers and customers respectfully; no profanity or obscene gestures.
- Follow all health codes, food safety practices, and sanitation procedures.
- Follow company dress code; change apron/smock as needed.
- Abide by all company rules and Employee Handbook policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Physical Requirements:
- Stand and walk constantly (6-8+ hours/day).
- Frequent bending (neck/waist), squatting, twisting, and reaching above/below shoulders.
- Frequent hand use for grasping, power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
- Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Heaviest item: tray of cooked meat, 51-75 lbs., carried 2 feet.
- Exposure to extremes in temperature or humidity.
- No driving, heavy machinery, uneven ground, noise, or work at heights required.
What We’re Looking For:
- Friendly, courteous personality with strong customer service skills.
- Knowledge of Vallarta’s Taquería menu and food preparation.
- Familiarity with equipment and tools used in the Taquería department.
- Prior experience as a cook or prep helper preferred.
- Basic understanding of English language.
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented, respectful, and professional attitude.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced Taquería setting with direct customer interaction.
- Exposure to perishable products, hot foods, and changing conditions.
- Collaborative, team-focused workplace.
- Must be able to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits:
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. If you’re enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and passionate about authentic food, we invite you to apply today to join our team as a Taquero!
Vallarta Supermarkets is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Vallarta Supermarkets participates in the E-Verify program.
Vallarta Supermarkets is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Vallarta Supermarkets participates in the E-Verify program.
About Vallarta Supermarkets
As of 2022, Vallarta counts on 53 stores throughout California (Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Tulare, Orange, and Fresno counties), and more than 8,000 team members. The Gonzalez family promises to continue to strive for excellence in everything we do so that our valued customers always have a Vallarta supermarket to call their own.From one small carnicería in Van Nuys in 1985 to 53 full-service markets across California, Vallarta Supermarkets is a living, breathing tribute to the hard work and customer dedication of our founding family and all of our valued employees.Vallarta Supermarkets was founded by Enrique Gonzalez Sr., who was later joined in the business by his four brothers, his son and nephew. Their family roots and humble origins began in the tiny town of Jalostotitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, where Enrique and his brothers were raised on a meager farm. Their parents instilled in them at very young ages the importance of family and the power of a strong work ethic to overcome challenges.When the opportunity arose to immigrate in the 1960’s, the Gonzalez family was thankful to stake their claim in the “land of opportunity,” the United States of America. Right away, the five brothers got to work in restaurants, either as short-order cooks or bussing tables. Even though some of the brothers were still in school, they all worked to help the family make ends meet.In 1985, Enrique Gonzalez Sr. began his journey in the grocery business when he opened Carniceria Vallarta in a 1,000 sq. ft market in Van Nuys, CA. He focused on selling the traditional cuts of meats popular in his native Mexico with an emphasis on unequaled quality and the friendliest of customer service. He soon expanded the business to a second location and brought his four brothers into the business. From there the adventure truly began, as they worked together as a family to build both a reputation for excellence and a successful business.The Gonzalez brothers believed that the key to Vallarta’s success would be to combine elevated customer service with the highest quality products to serve the growing Hispanic community whose needs may not be addressed by big chain stores.That’s why, from the beginning, Vallarta Supermarkets offered a wider variety of the freshest, traditional foods from Mexico, and Central and South America than any other store. They offered specialty and traditional items customers couldn’t find anywhere else: cut-to-order Latin-style meats (ranchera, diesmillo, lomo de res), spices, fresh fruit and produce, delicious prepared foods, pan dulce made daily, plus everything else you would expect from a traditional grocery store. Fast forward to today where Vallarta has expanded its offerings to include a juice and aquas frescas bar, tortilleria, bakery (panaderia), a cevicheria and more.