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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 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.
What You’ll Do:
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Prepare and cook chicharrones, carnitas, and other authentic Mexican foods to company standards.
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Assist in gathering and preparing ingredients and meats for cooking.
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Provide outstanding, prompt, and courteous service to customers.
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Communicate with management regarding supply and ingredient needs.
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Maintain cleanliness and organization in all prep, cooking, and work areas.
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Follow food safety, sanitation, and dress code standards.
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Operate tools and equipment safely, report equipment issues promptly.
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Treat coworkers and customers with respect at all times.
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Support department operations by assisting coworkers and completing assigned tasks.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
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Physical Requirements:
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Stand and walk constantly (6–8+ hours/day).
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Frequently bend, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.
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Frequent use of hands for grasping, pulling, pushing, and fine manipulation.
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Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently, up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and up to 75 lbs. when handling pork bellies.
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Heaviest item: pork bellies, 65–75 lbs.; carried 3–5 feet.
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Work in hot environments with temperature and humidity changes.
No driving, heavy machinery, or work at heights required.
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What We’re Looking For:
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Knowledge of preparing authentic Mexican cuisine.
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Familiarity with equipment and tools used in food preparation.
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Prior cooking or prep helper experience helpful.
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Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
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Basic understanding of English language.
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Team-oriented, respectful, and reliable attitude.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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Work Environment:
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Fast-paced Taquería setting with direct customer interaction.
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Exposure to hot temperatures, perishable products, and cooking equipment.
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Team-focused environment.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
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Benefits:
Full-Time Team Members:
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Health medical plan: $25/week, plus free dental & vision.
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Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
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401(k) Retirement Plan.
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Paid vacation.
Access to legal services.
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Part-Time & Full-Time Benefits:
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Paid sick time.
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Premium pay for holidays.
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Scholarship opportunities.
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Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).
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At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution. If you’re hardworking, detail-oriented, and passionate about authentic foods, we invite you to apply today to join our team as a Chicharronero!
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.
