Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.25 - $18.50
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid sick time

Job Description

Vallarta Supermarkets is a well-established grocery store chain that serves vibrant communities with dedication and pride. Known for its warm customer service and wide selection of fresh and quality products, Vallarta Supermarkets has become a go-to destination for everyday grocery needs as well as specialty items. The company not only focuses on providing high-quality groceries but also strives to deliver an exceptional shopping experience through its attentive staff and community-centric approach. With a festive and fast-paced environment, Vallarta Supermarkets creates a welcoming and engaging atmosphere that makes shopping enjoyable for all customers. Environmental consciousness, consistent quality improvement, and employee development are some of the core values that drive the company to succeed and grow continuously. Employment at Vallarta Supermarkets offers dynamic opportunities for both part-time and full-time roles designed to fit diverse lifestyles and career goals.

The role of a Cake Decorator at Vallarta Supermarkets is a vital position within their bakery team, responsible for bringing creativity and expertise to the preparation and decoration of cakes, pastries, and other baked goods. This position demands meticulous attention to quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction, ensuring that each product meets the company’s high standards. Cake Decorators at Vallarta immerse themselves in a fast-paced retail environment, engaging directly with customers and responding to in-store or phone orders with exceptional service. They are entrusted with maintaining clean and attractive bakery displays, managing inventory efficiently, and complying with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

The Cake Decorator is expected to demonstrate a passion for fresh baked goods and possess the skills necessary to decorate cakes using various mixing, filling, frosting, and decorating tools such as pastry bags and coloring tubes. Although experience is preferred, there is a strong willingness to train those eager to learn. Key responsibilities include preparing doughs and batters, monitoring baking temperatures, weighing and labeling products accurately, and ensuring that bakery merchandise is rotated and stocked attractively.

Physically, this role involves standing and walking for long hours, bending, squatting, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working near bakery equipment while managing varying environmental conditions. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, apply basic computer and math skills, and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Vallarta Supermarkets offers a supportive, team-oriented workplace where collaboration is encouraged.

The company provides a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, which includes affordable health plans, dental and vision coverage, life and accidental death insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid vacation, and access to legal services for full-time members. Part-time and full-time employees alike enjoy paid sick time, premium holiday pay, scholarship opportunities, a savings marketplace, credit union membership, and employee recognition programs. Vallarta Supermarkets emphasizes the importance of company culture in driving exceptional performance and invites creative, detail-oriented individuals passionate about cake decorating to join their bakery team. Offering competitive pay rates from $18.92 to $19.75 per hour, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking a rewarding career in a dynamic and supportive grocery store environment.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in cake decorating or baking preferred but not required
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods (6-8 hours/day)
  • Ability to frequently bend neck/waist, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders
  • Ability to frequently grasp, push, pull, and perform fine hand manipulations
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally
  • Ability to work near bakery equipment and tolerate varying temperatures and humidity
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Must comply with company safety and sanitation policies

Job Qualifications

  • Friendly, customer-focused attitude with a passion for cake decorating
  • Knowledge of cake mixes, fillings, frostings, and decorating tools such as pastry bags, tubes, colors, and textures
  • Experience decorating cakes or strong willingness to learn
  • Ability to maintain quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic computer and math skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Duties

  • Greet customers and assist with bakery and cake orders both in-store and by phone
  • Prepare, decorate, and finish cakes and pastries to customer requests and company standards
  • Merchandise, rotate, and stock products to keep displays full and appealing
  • Follow health department regulations, bakery safety program, and company safety policies
  • Monitor oven/proofer temperatures, prepare dough and batters, and ensure accurate packaging, weighing, and labeling
  • Clean work areas, sweep and mop floors, wash utensils and equipment, and maintain a professional, sanitary environment
  • Communicate supply needs, order from approved vendors, and help control waste and shrink
  • Perform additional tasks assigned to support bakery operations and customer satisfaction

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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