RESTAURANT TEAM MEMBER - BACK OF HOUSE

Mendocino Farms; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance

ESL at Work

Parking & Transit Reimbursement

Tickets at Work discounts

Pet Insurance

Mendo meals on shift

Growth path

Job summary

Mendocino Farms in San Juan Capistrano is hiring Back of House Team Members to join our crew. You’ll cross-train across stations like prep, dish, garnish, and grill to keep our kitchen moving and guests smiling.

We offer competitive hourly pay from $20 to $25 including tips, a flexible schedule, growth opportunities, and benefits. If you’re friendly, energized by serving happiness, apply today to join our team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to connect with guests and sell happiness.
• Cross-train across kitchen stations (prep, dish, garnish, grill).

Responsibilities

• Cross-train and work in multiple kitchen stations to prepare sandwiches and salads.
• Provide friendly guest service and promote Mendo's happiness.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in back-of-house areas.

Skills

Great personality

Customer service

Sell happiness

Job description

San Juan Capistrano, 31880 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM

HIRING IMMEDIATELY at Mendocino Farms!

NOW HIRING BACK OF HOUSE TEAM MEMBERS!

Make$20.00 - $25.00/ hr including tips!

We’re not just selling sandwiches and salads. We’re selling HAPPY!

Restaurant Team Members - Back of House: Cross train and work in multiple kitchen stations, such as prep, dish, garnish, and grill, to prepare delicious sandwiches and salads. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Perks and Benefits:

• 401(K) Match, and other ancillary benefits*
• Paid sick leave
• Employee assistance program
• English at Work classes - Learn English at work!
• Parking & Transit Reimbursement*
• Discounted tickets through Tickets at Work
• Pet Insurance
• Free and delicious Mendo Meals on every shift!
• Clear path for growth and development

Competitive Pay:

• Tips – ALL Mendo Team Members participate in the tip pool!
• All Mendo Team Members are paid on a bi-weekly basis

Schedule:

• We are seeking individuals who can work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

We’re Looking for Team Members that have the following:

• Great personalities, personality is everything!
• An overwhelming desire to help people!
• The ability to SELL HAPPY!
• You’ll spend your day passionately connecting with our guests!

About Mendo:

We were founded with the vision to offer so much more than food, and since 2005, we’ve never let the spark of happiness go out! We Sell HAPPY!

Food is our love language! We connect guests to culinary adventure with our approachably adventurous menu. We use fresh ingredients you can feel good about. We believe that every guest is a friend we haven’t made yet or one we’re welcoming back!

Does this get you excited?! Then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for!

*For Team Members who qualify

There is no “I” in Mendo Mendocino Farms is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Mendocino Farms will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. * Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

San Juan Capistrano, 31880 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, California, United States of America