Service Team Member Jobs in California
Service Team Member jobs in California are concentrated in food and beverage retail, quick-service restaurants, and big-box consumer retail, with demand at every level from entry-level crew to shift lead. Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area are the largest hiring markets, where companies like McDonald's, Target, and Starbucks maintain extensive California footprints. The highest-demand specialties within the role are customer-facing counter service, food preparation support, and inventory stocking. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Deliver friendly customer service, help customers shop our store, and find what they're looking for. Ensure all customers receive a fast and friendly checkout experience. Complete truck unloading and merchandise duties throughout the store including maintaining store recovery standards to deliver our Brand Promises.
- Help customers shop, locate products, and provide them with solutions
- Provide a fast and friendly checkout experience; execute cash handling to standards
- Engage customers on the benefits of the Rewards program and Private Label Credit Cards and complete enrollments
- Educate customers on the Voice of Customer (VOC) survey
- Assist with Omni channel processes, including Buy Online Pickup in Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS)
- Participate in the truck unload, stocking, and planogram (POGs) processes
- Responsible to complete merchandise recovery and maintenance including the merchandise return / go back process and general store recovery to ensure a well-merchandised and in-stock store
- Perform Store In Stock Optimization (SISO) and AD set duties as assigned
- Support shrink and safety programs
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements; execute Company policies and standards
- Interact with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remain positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promote commitment to the organization's vision and values; project a positive image and serve as a role model for other Team Members
- Cross trained in Custom Framing selling and production
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Preferred Type of experience the job requires
- Retail and/or customer service experience preferred
Work Environment
- Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
- Ability to move throughout the store
- Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching
- Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment
- If you need help performing these essential functions of your job, please contact your supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you to determine if a reasonable accommodation is available.
- Public retail store setting taking care of our customers; all public areas are climate controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate controlled; some outdoor work if assigned to retrieve shopping carts or while unloading trucks; Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press; work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings
Michaels requires all team members in this role to be at least sixteen (16) years or older.
Total Base Pay Range for this Position:
$17.25 - $20.30
This position may be eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with state and local laws.
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com "and" Michaels.ca ."The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit" www.michaels.com .
Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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Service Team Member Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Michaels45

- Taco Bell44T
- State Farm35

- Whole Foods Market35

- El Pollo Loco9E
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in service team member jobs across California.
- California food handler card required for roles involving food preparation or service
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred by most California employers
- Prior customer service or retail experience in a team-based environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
- Basic English communication skills for interacting with customers and team members
Service Team Member Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a service team member in California?
Most service team member positions in California require no formal license, but food-handling roles require a California Food Handler Card issued through an accredited provider approved by the California Department of Public Health. Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Employers in retail and restaurant settings train on the job, so the main hiring path is applying directly to openings and completing any employer-required onboarding or safety certification after hire.
Which companies hire service team members in California?
California service team member roles are posted by Michaels, Taco Bell, and State Farm and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's size and density of retail, hospitality, and food service locations mean these employers post openings continuously across the state.
Which California cities have the most service team member jobs?
Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose have the most service team member openings in California. Los Angeles and the surrounding metro drive the largest share due to its population density and concentration of national retail and restaurant chains, while San Diego and Bay Area cities generate consistent volume from tourism, hospitality corridors, and large suburban retail centers anchored by major national employers.
Are there remote service team member jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Service team member work is fundamentally hands-on and customer-facing, so the role is almost always on-site by nature. About 13% of service team member openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be scheduling coordination, customer support chat, or back-office administrative functions rather than the core service role itself.
How can I get hired as a service team member in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to crew or team associate postings at high-volume California employers like McDonald's, Target, and Starbucks, which run structured new-hire onboarding programs that assume no prior experience. Adjacent roles like cashier, stock associate, or food prep assistant are common stepping stones. Obtaining a California Food Handler Card before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that signals job-readiness and can accelerate the hiring decision at food service locations.
Where can I find and apply to service team member jobs in California?
You can find and apply to service team member jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across retail, food service, and hospitality employers. Find roles that fit your location and availability and apply directly to the ones that match.
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