Cremeria Lead FT

Department: Cremeria

Location: Duarte, CA

PAYSCALE:
$19.86 - $22.55

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 Cremeria Lead is responsible for planning, directing, and managing daily operations in the Cremeria Department. This role supervises and trains team members, ensures consistency in product quality and presentation, and delivers outstanding customer service. The Cremeria Lead also supports the Meat Manager with inventory, merchandising, and compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards while modeling Vallarta’s core values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do

• Greet customers with courtesy and provide fast, friendly service.

• Package, weigh, and price products accurately while meeting customer needs.

• Supervise and delegate tasks to cremeria employees, ensuring compliance with company policies, safety, schedules, and behavior standards.

• Train and coach employees follow the department training guide.

• Communicate employee development to the Meat Manager.

• Prepare and display cremeria products with quality and consistency.

• Wash and sanitize tools and equipment according to safety guidelines.

• Rotate products to maintain freshness and remove out-of-code items.

• Build attractive self-service displays and replenish cases as needed.

• Promote sales through suggestive selling techniques.

• Monitor and control expenses, shrinkage, and losses.

• Maintain exhibition cases and refrigerators clean, organized, and fully stocked.

• Transport products safely between refrigerators, storage, and work areas.

• Submit daily product orders and transfer requests by 10:00 a.m.

• Ensure accurate temperature control in cases and report discrepancies immediately.

• Safely use slicers, knives, and other tools while following safety policies.

• Ensure correct product codes are used to comply with state laws.

• Maintain full knowledge of all cremeria products and codes.

• Recognize employee performance, show appreciation, and recommend promotions when deserved.

• Report injuries, misconduct, or concerns to supervisors immediately.

• Follow the company’s safety policy and always ensure coworker and customer safety.

• Work as a team player and assist employees as needed.

• Treat all employees and customers with respect.

• Follow company dress code and all store policies.

• Report equipment malfunctions immediately.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for long periods (6–8 hours/day).

• Frequently bend, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.

• Use hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

• Work in refrigerated environments with exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and noise.

• Use slicers, knives, and other equipment safely.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 6 months of cremeria experience required.

• Knowledge of cremeria products, preparation processes, and ingredients.

• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate employees.

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

• Friendly, courteous personality with strong customer service skills.

• Professional, positive, and responsible attitude.

• Ability to transfer to other store locations within commuting distance.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced supermarket setting.

• Exposure to perishable food and refrigerated conditions.

• Team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Full-Time Team Members

• Health medical plan: $25/week, plus free dental & vision.

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Paid vacation.

• Access to legal services.

Part-Time & Full-Time Benefits

• Paid sick time.

• Premium pay for holidays.

• Scholarship opportunities.

• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.

• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution. If you’re dependable, motivated, and ready to lead with passion in our Cremeria Department, we invite you to apply today to join our team as a Cremeria Lead!

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