RESTAURANT TEAM MEMBER - BACK OF HOUSE

Mendocino Farms; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(K) Match

Flexible scheduling

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

English at Work classes

Commuter Benefits

Discounted tickets

Pet Insurance

Gym Memberships

Free Mendo Meals on shift

Clear path for growth

Job summary

Mendocino Farms is hiring Back of House Team Members in Vernon Hills, IL. Earn $16.00 - $21.00 per hour including tips, with bi-weekly pay and opportunities for growth. Roles involve working across prep, dish, garnish, and grill stations, with a focus on hospitality and guest satisfaction.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a dynamic team environment where you can develop at every shift. Full-time and part-time hours are available, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Customer-focused and friendly demeanor.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cross train and work in multiple kitchen stations (prep, dish, garnish, grill).
• Prepare sandwiches and salads to standard recipes.
• Assist with station setup, cleanliness, and stock levels.
• Engage with guests to deliver a cheerful, high-energy experience.

Skills

Great personality

Hospitable attitude

Guest service orientation

Ability to sell happiness

Job description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY at Mendocino Farms!

NOW HIRING BACK OF HOUSE TEAM MEMBERS!

Make$16.00 - $21.00/ 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:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance*
• 401(K) Match, and other ancillary benefits*
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid sick leave
• Employee assistance program
• English at Work classes - Learn English at work!
• Commuter Benefits - Pretax Savings for transit and parking
• Discounted tickets through Tickets at Work
• Pet Insurance
• Gym Memberships
• 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:

• Full-time AND Part-time hours available
• 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!
• Hospitable attitudes!
• 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