Top 407 Restaurant Jobs in Salinas, CA

Prep Cook
Sturdy Oil Company —Salinas, CA
- From $18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook for our Aubergine team (FT w/benefits+Tips)
Aubergine —Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- $19 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Cooking
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line/Prep/Pizza Cook - MOHI at The Grove
THE GROVE HIGHWAY 156 INC —Hollister, CA
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Entry level
Beverage Server - MOHI at The Grove
THE GROVE HIGHWAY 156 INC —Hollister, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Extended hours
- Serving
- Bar
- Basic math
Broiler Cook
The Sardine Factory —Monterey, CA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- In person
- Background check
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Server (Elli's Restaurant)
Tres Osos, LLC —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Basic math
- Restaurant
- Entry level
Host
BJ's Restaurants —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- 18 years or older
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Server (Salinas)
Black Bear Diner —Salinas, CA
- Basic math
- Restaurant
- Entry level
Host/Hostess - Lalla Grill Promenade (Marina)
Moncada Group —Marina, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Online Application
- Organizational skills
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Paid sick time
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Dishwasher
Applebee's —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $21.00 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Casual dining restaurant
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
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Dishwasher
BJ's Restaurants —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Hospitality
- 18 years or older
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Server (Elli's Restaurant)
Black Bear Diner —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Basic math
- Restaurant
- Entry level
Server
BJ's Restaurants —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $17.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Casual dining restaurant
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Busperson
Monterey Peninsula Country Club —Pebble Beach, CA
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- 1 year
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Server
Applebee's —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Casual dining restaurant
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
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Busser
BJ's Restaurants —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- 18 years or older
- Guest services
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Host
Applebee's —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Casual dining restaurant
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Take Out
BJ's Restaurants —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- 18 years or older
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Server - Lalla Grill Promenade (Marina)
Moncada Group —Marina, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Online Application
- Casual dining restaurant
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Paid sick time
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Host
Red Lobster —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $25.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- US work authorization
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Prep Cook

Sturdy Oil Company -
Salinas, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $18 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Pre-cooking preparation
Teamwork
Attention to detail

Full Job Description

Overview
This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills while supporting the kitchen’s daily operations. As a Prep Cook, you will play a key part in ensuring that food preparation is efficient, safe, and meets our high standards for taste and presentation. If you’re passionate about food, thrive in team settings, and are eager to grow your culinary expertise, this position is perfect for you!

Duties

Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, and measuring according to recipe specifications.
Assist with food preparation tasks such as assembling dishes to ensure timely service.
Follow food safety protocols and proper food handling procedures to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination.
Support the kitchen team in cooking and plating dishes during busy service hours.
Maintain organized workstations, ensuring all tools and ingredients are stocked and ready for use.

Qualifications

Experience working in food service, restaurant, or food industry environments demonstrating strong kitchen skills.
Current food safety certificate preferred
Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling techniques.
Proficiency in knife skills, meal preparation, and basic cooking methods.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong teamwork ethic with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The majority of the work is performed indoors, with potential exposure to safety hazards typical of a gas station. The employee must be able to:

Stand and walk for extended periods of time
Stoop, kneel and crouch as needed
Lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds

SCHEDULE

8 hours a day, Monday – Friday with an on-call rotation on Saturdays
Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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restaurant jobs in Salinas, CA

Prep Cook

Line Cook for our Aubergine team (FT w/benefits+Tips)

Line/Prep/Pizza Cook - MOHI at The Grove

Beverage Server - MOHI at The Grove

Broiler Cook

Server (Elli's Restaurant)

Host

Server (Salinas)

Host/Hostess - Lalla Grill Promenade (Marina)

Dishwasher

Dishwasher

Server (Elli's Restaurant)

Server

Busperson

Server

Busser

Host

Take Out

Server - Lalla Grill Promenade (Marina)

Host

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