Mariscos Cook PT

VALLARTA SUPERMARKETS

Merced, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$18.36–$18.92 Per Hour

SKILLS

Background Investigation, Business Support, Consumer Protection, Corporate Policies, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, FIFO, Federal Laws and Regulations, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Forecasting, Government, Grocery Stores, Insurance, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Onboarding, Operational Support, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, People Management, Portion Control, Product Documentation, Product Management, Product Pricing, Production Control, Production Schedule, Production Systems, Production Volume, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Seafood Department, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Worker's Compensation

LOCATION

Merced, CA

POSTED

4 days ago

Mariscos Cook PTStore: Merced #76 - Olive Ave MapWage: $18.36 - $18.92Type: Part-timeDescriptionPay Scale: $18.36 - $18.92General Job Description Overview:The Marisqueria Cook is responsible for preparing and producing high-quality seafood andprepared food items in accordance with company-approved recipes, portion standards,and food safety guidelines. This role ensures proper food handling, temperature control,product freshness, and attractive presentation while supporting efficient counter service ina fast-paced supermarket environment. The Marisqueria Cook plays a key role in deliveringextraordinary customer service by supporting department operations, maintaining a cleanand organized workstation, and upholding company values and food safety standards.Key Responsibilities:Operational Excellence & Production Control:* Follow daily production schedules to prepare appropriate quantities of seafood andprepared items.* Prepare, cook, assemble, and package products using standardized recipes andapproved portion control methods.* Convert recipes and ingredient quantities accurately when adjusting batch sizes.* Record production quantities and waste using production sheets and/or software tosupport forecasting and minimize waste.* Maintain efficiency through proper time management and organized workstationsetup.* Support smooth counter operations during peak business periods.Food Quality & Compliance:* Maintain high standards of food quality, freshness, and presentation.* Follow all HACCP guidelines regarding time and temperature controls.* Ensure proper cold-holding (below 40°F) and hot-holding (above 135°F) requirementsare consistently met.* Monitor and document temperatures of products and equipment as required.* Label, date, cover, rotate (FIFO), and store all products properly.* Maintain strict sanitation standards, including proper handwashing, glove use, anduniform compliance.* Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas according toschedule.* Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or product quality issuesimmediately.Inventory & Product Management:* Assist with inventory counts and ingredient tracking.* Monitor product levels and communicate replenishment needs to leadershipproactively.* Help reduce shrink by properly rotating product and minimizing waste.* Ensure packaging, supplies, and ingredients are stocked and ready for production.Customer Service & Transactions:* Prepare and package customer orders accurately and efficiently.* Provide friendly, respectful, and professional interactions when assisting customers.* Answer basic questions regarding seafood products, ingredients, and preparationmethods.* Ensure products displayed in cases and counters are fresh, properly labeled, andattractively presented.* Support scaling and accurate pricing of weighable products as needed.Teamwork & Collaboration:* Support other Marisqueria department functions as needed to ensure smoothdepartment operations.* Maintain a prepared, organized, and sanitary work area at all times.Safety:* Follow and enforce all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety policies.* Report all unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or incidents immediately.* Adhere to company dress code standards and professional appearanceexpectations.* Comply with all store rules and company policies outlined in the EmployeeHandbook.Other Duties:* Perform additional duties assigned by management.* Support all current and future culinary programs implemented by VallartaSupermarkets.* Maintain flexibility to support business needs across departments.Knowledge and Skills* Maintain knowledge of food safety and safe seafood handling practices.* Ability to operate kitchen and foodservice equipment safely.* Support efficient service during peak business periods.* Ability to maintain accurate production and waste records.Required Education and Experience:* High school education preferred or equivalent combination of education andexperience.* Food handler certification required (or ability to obtain).* Minimum 3 years of experience in food production or seafood preparation preferred.* Must be at least 18 years of age.Working Conditions:* Fast-paced, high-volume food production environment.* Regular standing and walking on hard floors; frequent bending, reaching, andextensive use of hands.* Ability to lift, carry, or push up to 50 pounds.* Exposure to cold environments and temperature changes.* Moderate to loud noise levels.* Must maintain regular attendance for scheduled shifts.Expected Hours of Work:* Flexibility to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.Apply NowPrivacy Notice (CCPA)VALLARTA SUPERMARKETSNOTICE TO JOB APPLICANTS (1/1/2023)California Consumer Protection Act ("CCPA")/California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA")This notice explains to you, pursuant to the California Consumer Protection Act ("CCPA")/California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"), how Vallarta Supermarkets, and related entities, (the Company), may collect your information in relation to your application for potential employment with the Company.* Personal InformationFor purposes of this notice, "Personal Information" means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular California resident or household, or as otherwise defined under the CCPA/CPRA, including consumers, employees, and job applicants."Personal Information" does not include certain information, including publicly available information lawfully made available from government records, deidentified or aggregate information, or other information excepted under the CCPA/CPRA.* Information We Collect about ApplicantsWe need you to provide certain information in order for you to complete your application for employment with the Company. The following provides the categories of Personal Information we may collect about applicants as part of the application process, and/or our employees if ultimately hired.* Personal Identifiers. We may collect your name, driver's license or state identification card number, passport number or other government identification number (including U.S. work authorization number), Social Security information, residence/postal address, email address(es), phone number(s), and other contact information during the application and recruitment process. We may collect your emergency contact information as well. If you are hired, we may collect additional personal identifiers about you to facilitate the employment relationship.* Characteristics of Protected Classifications under California or Federal law. We may collect your age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, and marital status.* Biometric Information. We may collect your fingerprints to facilitate the employment relationship, if you are hired, and required as part of the hiring/employment process.* Professional or Employment-Related Information. Depending on your role/duties with the Company, we may collect information regarding your criminal history, driving history, and credit history as part of our employment background check. We also collect information regarding your professional and employment history and other qualifications you provide in your employment application, including references, skills/abilities, employment goals and expectations, and other related information (if you choose to provide them).* Education Information. We collect information regarding your professional and education history to the extent provided in your resume/application.* Thermal or other Health-Related Information. If you apply in-person or come to our worksite(s) as part of the application process, we may need to take your temperature or other similar information as part of our health protection policies. However, this information is not retained, and will only be obtained if required by law.* Additional Information. We may gather information about your potential employment with the Company, such as the company location/facility to which you are assigned, position and description of duties, fulltime and part-time status, pay rate, as well as descriptions about your job performance and skills.* Purposes for Collection of Your Personal InformationWe use the above categories of personal information for the following business purpose(s):* To make recruitment and employment decisions, including assessing your application and qualifications for employment with us.* To conduct and verify background checks (where applicable).* If hired, to facilitate onboarding, payroll, benefit, and leave of absence administration* For security purposes.* To obtain and/or maintain insurance policies and coverage.* To comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.* To manage workers' compensation claims and conduct workplace investigations.* Third-Party Collection of Personal InformationThe Company may use third-party vendors, such as Alliance Background, to facilitate the application process for applicants. In this process, these third parties may collect an applicant's personal information and provide it to us for employment decisions.* Additional CCPA/CPRA DisclosuresAt this time, the CCPA/CPRA does not afford applicants or employees the right to make requests regarding their Personal Information as it relates to the application and/or employment relationship. This does not affect other rights you may have under other laws.Further, nothing in this notice restricts the Company's rights or ability to:* Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.* Meet any other legal obligation, including complying with lawful inquiries, investigations, subpoenas, court orders, or other requirements of applicable lawful authorities.* Exercise its legal rights and defend claims.* Report potentially unlawful activity to appropriate law enforcement and cooperate in any resulting investigation.* Detect and respond to unauthorized activity and security incidents.* Protect against and report potential illegal activity and/or fraud; or* Provide information to our service providers in relation to the above listed purposes, or transfer information as part of a merger, acquisition, or other transfer of some or all of our business to another party.

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