Kitchen Clerk

Cardenas Markets is a premier grocery retail company known for its dedication to quality, customer satisfaction, and vibrant community presence. Established with a focus on providing fresh, authentic products influenced by Latin American culinary traditions, Cardenas Markets has cultivated a reputation for delivering an exceptional shopping experience that combines both variety and affordability. As a fast-growing company in the grocery retail sector, Cardenas Markets emphasizes shared values such as absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration, which are embedded into the company culture and practiced daily by its team members. This approach fosters a workplace environment where employees are motivated, valued, and supported to grow professionally, personally, and financially. Joining Cardenas Markets means becoming part of a company that is more than just a grocery store—it’s a community-centric business committed to serving its customers and making a difference in the neighborhoods it serves.

The position of Kitchen Clerk at Cardenas Markets plays an essential role in maintaining this commitment to excellence. As a Kitchen Clerk, you will work in a dynamic retail store environment delivering top-tier customer service while supporting the kitchen operations through various hands-on tasks. This role includes greeting and interacting with customers, organizing food displays, assisting cooks with specific dishes, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety within the department. The Kitchen Clerk is expected to embody the company’s core values by serving customers with friendliness, respect, and efficiency. The role also involves handling food orders, working with kitchen equipment such as mixers and heat sources, and ensuring that all utensils and ingredients are well-stocked and properly maintained throughout the shift. This hands-on position offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience in food handling and retail operations, ideal for individuals who are passionate about customer service and teamwork in a vibrant grocery store environment.

The pay scale for the Kitchen Clerk position ranges from $18.45 to $23.49 per hour, reflecting the skills, experience, and training each individual brings to the role. This estimate aligns with California labor standards and offers competitive compensation within the retail grocery sector. This role supports employees with physical tasks such as lifting and standing for extended periods, highlighting the physical demands associated with working in a busy retail kitchen setting. Working at Cardenas Markets means being part of a team that genuinely cares about your success and encourages growth while making a meaningful contribution to local communities. This opportunity will allow motivated individuals to develop professional skills and engage in a role where every day presents new challenges and rewarding interactions.