Playa Vista Kitchen Team Member (Dishwasher)

HomeState Hospitalities•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HomeState is a Southern California Tex Mex kitchen that puts hospitality first. Kitchen Team Members support safe, efficient restaurant operations and help deliver high-quality food and caring hospitality. The role includes dishwashing and cleaning, handling food and supplies, supporting kitchen teammates, and following HomeState’s sanitation standards, policies, and procedures. The position is based in Playa Vista. Pay is $18.75 per hour base rate, with tip share bringing expected pay to $24–$28 per hour. Employees are expected to be available at least five days per week; extended hours or a sixth day may occasionally be required. Weekend, day, and evening shifts may be required.

Requirements

Personable and enjoys working with people and a diverse team.
Passion for food and hospitality.
Available to work a minimum of five days per week.
Able to work weekends, day shifts, and evening shifts as required; extended hours or a sixth day may occasionally be required.
Able to remain in a stationary position for six or more hours per shift, excluding breaks.
Able to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 30 pounds.
Able to bend frequently and reach overhead.
Able to lift and use utensils and grip pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
Able to work in fluctuating hot and cold temperatures, near open flames, hot cooking equipment, and steam.
Able to perform repetitive movements, work in tight spaces such as dish stations, and occasionally sit, squat, and kneel.
Able to move around the restaurant while carrying items and to recognize, communicate, and comprehend directions and spatial cues.
Able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow sanitation standards, portion sizes, recipes, food preparation and storage methods, packaging requirements, and kitchen policies.
Assist with receiving and storing incoming orders while ensuring proper temperature control.
Work efficiently, take initiative, complete assigned duties and checklists, and help with additional tasks assigned by the shift leader.
Notify leadership of equipment, product, or safety concerns and troubleshoot shift issues calmly.
Communicate honestly and transparently and collaborate with the team, including supporting daily tasks and assisting with training.
Attend scheduled shifts, training, and meetings reliably.
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, and utensils using a dish machine or a three-compartment sink.
Monitor dishwasher water temperature and approved dish chemicals to ensure sanitary wash cycles.
Maintain a proper 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 ovens, and refrigeration units.
Sort and remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
Clean, sweep, and mop assigned spaces, including common areas such as restrooms.
Assist the kitchen team with other tasks as needed and provide help to fellow team members.