Tortilleria Clerk: Master Tortilla Production & Service

At Vallarta Supermarkets,we’remore than just a grocery store,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

The Tortillería

Clerk produces tortilla products using traditional processes while supporting the department’s goals for quality, freshness, and service. This role prepares masa,fries tortilla products, stocks androtatesitems, and provides excellent customer service while maintaining

Vallarta’shigh standards of food safety and sanitation.

What You’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’sTortillería

Safety Program. Ensure weights, measures, and labeling laws are followed.

Teamwork:

Assist coworkers,participate in training new employees, andmaintaincommunication with the Tortillería

Manager.

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.frequently and 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.

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

May drive forklifts, carts, or other moving equipment.

What We’re Looking For

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

Familiarity withtortilleríaequipment, 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.

Fast-paced retailtortilleríasetting with direct customer interaction.

Exposure to perishable 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.).

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 aTortillería

Clerk!

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