Chicharronero

Vallarta Supermarkets•Pasadena, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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! The Chicharronero prepares and cooks chicharrones, carnitas, and other authentic Mexican dishes following Vallarta’s standards for consistency, quality, and safety. This role supports cooking with gathering and prepping ingredients, maintains a clean and safe work area, and provides excellent customer service while working in a team-focused environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of preparing authentic Mexican cuisine.
Familiarity with equipment and tools used in food preparation.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
Basic understanding of English language.
Team-oriented, respectful, and reliable attitude.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Prior cooking or prep helper experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook chicharrones, carnitas, and other authentic Mexican foods to company standards.
Assist in gathering and preparing ingredients and meats for cooking.
Provide outstanding, prompt, and courteous service to customers.
Communicate with management regarding supply and ingredient needs.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in all prep, cooking, and work areas.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and dress code standards.
Operate tools and equipment safely, report equipment issues promptly.
Treat coworkers and customers with respect at all times.
Support department operations by assisting coworkers and completing assigned tasks.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Health medical plan: $25/week, plus free dental & vision (Full-Time Team Members)
Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Full-Time Team Members)
401(k) Retirement Plan (Full-Time Team Members)
Paid vacation (Full-Time Team Members)
Access to legal services (Full-Time Team Members)
Paid sick time (Part-Time & Full-Time)
Premium pay for holidays (Part-Time & Full-Time)
Scholarship opportunities (Part-Time & Full-Time)
Savings marketplace & credit union membership (Part-Time & Full-Time)
Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.) (Part-Time & Full-Time)