Playa Vista Kitchen Team Member (Dishwasher)

HomeState Hospitalities•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$24 - $28

About The Position

HomeState is a Tex Mex Kitchen in Southern California that emphasizes warm hospitality, care for guests and team members, and community involvement. The Kitchen Team Member (Dishwasher) supports kitchen operations by washing dishes and equipment, maintaining clean and sanitary work areas, handling food and supplies safely, and assisting the kitchen team as needed. Team members are expected to follow HomeState standards, sanitation guidelines, policies, and procedures; communicate openly; work collaboratively; and provide caring hospitality. Regular, predictable attendance at scheduled shifts, training, and meetings is required. The job description notes that duties may change at the company’s discretion and that reasonable accommodations may be available as required by law.

Requirements

A minimum of five days of availability per week.
Availability for weekends, day shifts, and evening shifts as required; extended hours and/or a sixth day may occasionally be required.
Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time (six or more hours per shift, excluding breaks).
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 30 pounds.
Ability to frequently bend and reach overhead.
Ability to lift and use utensils and grip pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures, including hot areas of approximately 82°F and cold food-storage areas of approximately 37°F.
Ability to work near open flames, hot cooking equipment, and steam.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, such as using food scoops for extended periods or repeatedly flipping tortillas.
Ability to work in tight spaces, such as dish stations.
Ability to recognize, perceive, communicate, and/or comprehend directions and spatial cues, including safety calls such as “hot,” “behind,” and “corner.”
Ability to sit, squat, and kneel occasionally.
Ability to move regularly between guest and kitchen areas while carrying items such as beverage racks and food cambros.
Ability to remain alert and work safely.
Personable, enjoys working with people and a diverse team, and has a passion for food and hospitality.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in the restaurant industry, preferably in guest-facing roles.

Responsibilities

Follow HomeState standards, sanitation guidelines, policies, and procedures to support food quality, hospitality, safety, and the company’s mission and values.
Comply with sanitation standards, portion sizes, recipes, preparation and storage methods, packaging requirements, and kitchen policies; assist with receiving and storing incoming orders while maintaining proper temperature control.
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, and utensils using a dish machine or a three-compartment sink; monitor water temperature and approved dish chemicals to ensure sanitary washing.
Maintain an adequate supply of clean kitchen and serviceware.
Carry raw and prepared foods, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas and equipment, including utensils, tables, shelves, walls, griddles, fryers, mixers, burners, combi oven, and refrigeration units.
Sort and remove trash, clean kitchen garbage containers, and clean, sweep, and mop assigned areas, including common areas such as restrooms.
Assist the kitchen team with tasks as needed and provide assistance to fellow team members.
Complete assigned duties and checklists efficiently, take initiative to help with additional tasks, and promptly alert leadership to equipment, product, or safety concerns.
Identify and troubleshoot issues calmly, communicate with honesty and transparency, and work collaboratively to support the team and assist with training.
Attend all scheduled shifts, training, and meetings.