Kitchen Team Member — Free Meals & Growth

Paylocity; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Affordable benefits

100% company-paid life insurance

Employee assistance program

Advancement opportunities

Slip-resistant shoe program

Community involvement

Transparent communication

Compassionate culture

Job summary

HomeState is a Tex Mex kitchen in Southern California, offering warm hospitality, shared meals and a team-first culture. The Kitchen Team Member role emphasizes guest-focused service, adherence to sanitation standards, and contributing to a collaborative kitchen environment.

The position requires a willingness to work weekends and day/evening shifts, with a base pay of $18.75/hr plus tip share, targeting $24–$28/hr with tips.

Qualifications

• Requires strong guest service orientation and sanitation knowledge.
• Ability to work efficiently with urgency and energy.
• Keeps calm, communicates honestly, and troubleshoots issues as they arise.
• Works well with teammates across stations to hit shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest trust by following sanitation standards, portion sizes and recipes.
• Take initiative to complete prep, cleaning tasks and line checks with urgency.
• Troubleshoot equipment, quality or safety issues and communicate concerns.
• Collaborate with team to support daily tasks and training.

Skills

Guest Focus

Action Oriented

Resilient

Collaborative

Education

1-2 years restaurant kitchen experience

Job description

HomeState is a Tex Mex kitchen in Southern California, offering warm hospitality, shared meals and a team-first culture. The Kitchen Team Member role emphasizes guest-focused service, adherence to sanitation standards, and contributing to a collaborative kitchen environment.

The position requires a willingness to work weekends and day/evening shifts, with a base pay of $18.75/hr plus tip share, targeting $24–$28/hr with tips.