Now hiring · Escondido

Apply to join the team at Asian Market La Sorpresa Barata.

We’re a family-owned grocery in Escondido and we hire cashiers, stockers, butchers, and shift leads year-round. Most people fill the application out in 10–15 minutes — your draft saves automatically.

We never ask for your Social Security number or photo ID online. We verify those in person, only after a job offer. If anyone claiming to represent the market asks for this online, it isn’t us.

Roles we hire for· Questions before you apply?· (760) 735-9650

Step 1

About you

The basics so we know how to reach you.

First name

Middle name (optional)

Last name

Phone

Street address

City

State

ZIP

How long at this address?

e.g. 3 years, 6 months

Are you under 18?

Step 2

The role

What you're applying for and when you can work.

Position applied for

Desired hourly pay or salary (optional)

Employment type

Hours per week you can work

Earliest start date

Can you work evenings?

Step 3

Getting here

So we know how you'll reliably make it to your shifts.

Do you have a driver's license?

How will you get to work?

Step 4Optional

Education

The highest schooling you've completed or attended. Click to expand if you'd like to share.

High School

School name

Location

Years completed

Major / degree (if any)

College / Trade

School name

Location

Years completed

Major / degree (if any)

Step 5

Work history

Your most recent jobs first. Add up to three. If you're just starting out, leave this blank — we hire people with no prior experience for many roles.

No prior jobs to share? That’s totally fine — we hire people with no experience for many of our roles. You can leave this section blank.

Step 6

References

One reference required, a second is even better. Not relatives — a previous coworker, teacher, coach, or community member is perfect.

Reference 1

Name

Their relationship to you

Company / organization

Phone

Email (optional)

Step 7

Languages & skills

The things you bring that might not fit anywhere else.

Languages you speak

For each language you can use with customers, pick a fluency level. Leave the rest blank.

English

Spanish

Vietnamese

Tagalog / Filipino

Mandarin

Cantonese

Korean

Japanese

Thai

Khmer

Hmong

Lao

Another language we didn’t list?

Other skills or relevant experience

Cash handling, POS systems, food prep, meat cutting, butcher experience, forklift cert, etc.

Step 8Optional

Anything else?

Optional — use this space if there's something the form didn't cover. Click to expand.

A short note about why you'd be a good fit

May we contact your current employer?

Did you complete this application yourself?

Step 9

Acknowledgment & signature

Required by law. Read these carefully.

I certify that the information I have provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.I authorize Asian Market La Sorpresa Barata to verify the information provided here, including contacting the references and previous employers I’ve listed.I understand that submitting this application is not an offer of employment, and that any offer is contingent on identification and work-eligibility verification at the time of hire.

Signature (type your full name)

Typing your name acts as your electronic signature.

Today's date

Ready to send it?

We’ll receive your application instantly. We never collect SSN or ID online — those happen in person.

Your draft saves automatically in this browser as you fill it out. You can leave and come back.

Roles we hire for

Front of house, back of house, behind the counter.

Not sure which one fits? Pick “Other / Open application” on the form and tell us what you’re looking for.

Cashier

Front-end customer service, checkout, and store knowledge.

Stocker / Floor Associate

Restocking, facing shelves, rotating product, helping customers find items.

Butcher / Meat Counter

Cutting, packaging, and serving the meat counter. Experience preferred.

Produce Associate

Receiving, inspecting, and merchandising the fresh produce section.

Receiving / Backroom

Truck deliveries, organizing the backroom, pricing, and inventory.

Deli / Prepared Foods

Behind-the-counter service, food prep, packaging, light cooking.

Shift Lead / Manager

Supervising the floor, opening / closing, coaching team members.

What we look for

Skills we can teach. Character matters more.

Hospitality first

We treat customers like neighbors — because most of them are. Friendly, patient, helpful: that's the bar.

Reliability matters

We're a small team. Showing up on time, every shift, with a good attitude is the single most important thing.

Curiosity about food

You don't need a culinary background, but caring about the ingredients we sell — and being willing to learn — goes a long way.

Multilingual welcomed

Vietnamese, Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Thai — if you speak it, your customers will love you.

Common questions

A few things people ask before applying.

Still have questions? Call the store at (760) 735-9650 and ask for the manager.

What kind of schedules do you offer?

We hire for both full-time and part-time positions. Our store is open 8 AM – 8 PM, seven days a week, and most shifts fall inside that window (with some early-open and late-close prep time on either side). Weekends are our busiest days, so weekend availability is a big plus.

Do I need prior grocery experience?

For most front-end and stocking roles, no — we train. Specialty roles like butcher and shift lead generally do require relevant experience.

How soon will I hear back?

We review applications weekly. If we'd like to set up an interview, we'll call or email within 1–2 weeks. Feel free to follow up after that if you haven't heard from us.

Will you ask for my Social Security number or ID online?

Never. We verify identification and tax information in person, after we make an offer. If anyone claiming to represent the market asks for this online, it's not us.

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