Playa Vista Kitchen Team Member (Dishwasher)

HomeState; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 49,920 - 58,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free delicious meals every shift

Affordable benefits*

100% company‑paid life insurance*

Employee assistance program

Advancement opportunities available

Slip‑resistant shoe program

Community volunteer involvement

Transparent communication

Compassionate leadership

Job summary

HomeState is a Tex‑Mex kitchen in Southern California seeking a Kitchen Team Member (Dishwasher) to help maintain clean dishes and smooth service.

The role features a base wage with tip share, weekend and varied shifts, plus benefits such as free meals, life insurance, assistance programs, and advancement opportunities within a welcoming, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional restaurant kitchen is preferred.
• Personable and enjoys working with people and a diverse team.
• Availability to work weekends, day shifts, and evening shifts.
• Valid Food Handlers Certification Card (or ability to complete a company-provided course within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, or utensils using a dish machine or manual washing.
• Monitor dishwasher water temperature and approved dish chemicals to ensure sanitary wash cycles.
• Maintain sufficient stock of clean kitchen or serviceware.
• Carry raw and prepared foods, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, equipment, utensils, tables, shelves, walls, and refrigeration units.
• Sort and remove trash, clean kitchen garbage containers, sweep, and mop as directed.

Skills

Guest Focus

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Job description

Kitchen Team Member (Dishwasher)

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Overview

HomeState is a Tex‑Mex kitchen located in Southern California that serves tacos, queso, brisket, margaritas, and more. The restaurant stands for hospitality first, tacos second, and offers a welcoming environment for both guests and team members from all backgrounds.

SHINE: How We Show Up

• Service – Our foundation is care for the guest and team experience.
• Hospitality – We treat others with respect and dignity. All are welcome.
• Intentional – No detail is too small and nothing happens by accident.
• Nurturing – We value learning and curiosity through training and innovation.
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standards in safety and service.

Pay

$24–$28/hr with tip share

Base rate $18.75/hr (projected minimum wage). With tip share, it is reasonable to expect $24–$28/hr.

Why HomeState

• Free delicious meals every shift
• Affordable benefits*
• 100% company‑paid life insurance*
• Employee assistance program
• Advancement opportunities available
• Slip‑resistant shoe program
• Community volunteer involvement
• Transparent communication
• Compassionate leadership

Core Skills & Responsibilities

• Guest Focus: Reenforce guest trust by complying with sanitation standards, portion sizes, recipes, builds, cooking/cooling methods, packaging, and kitchen policies. Assist with receiving and storage of all incoming orders to ensure proper temperature control.
• Action Oriented: Take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and high energy. Manage time efficiently and work with initiative to fulfill duties and checklists. Notify leadership of any equipment, product, or safety concerns.
• Resilient: Rebound from setbacks, calmly identify and troubleshoot issues during the shift to ensure efficient operations. Communicate with honesty, integrity, and transparency.
• Collaborative: Build partnerships to meet shared objectives. Support teammates through daily tasks, promote teamwork, and assist with training.
• Follow all HomeState standards, sanitation guidelines, policies, or procedures to ensure guests receive the highest quality and care. Embody the HomeState mission and core values.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance, including all scheduled shifts, training, and meetings.

Dishwasher Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, or utensils using a dish machine or manual washing. Monitor dishwasher water temperature and approved dish chemicals to ensure sanitary wash cycles. Maintain sufficient stock of clean kitchen or serviceware.
• Carry raw and prepared foods, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, equipment, utensils, tables, shelves, walls, griddles, fryers, mixers, burners, combi oven, and refrigeration units.
• Sort and remove trash, clean kitchen garbage containers, sweep, and mop as directed to assist in maintaining spaces, including common areas and restrooms.
• Assist and support the kitchen team with various tasks as needed, providing assistance as requested.

Requirements

• Experience in a professional restaurant kitchen is preferred.
• Personable and enjoys working with people and a diverse team.
• Availability to work weekends, day shifts, and evening shifts.
• Valid Food Handlers Certification Card (or ability to complete a company‑provided course within 30 days of hire).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary for long periods (6+ 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 use utensils and grip equipment such as pots, pans, or other kitchen tools.
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures ranging from hot to cold.
• Ability to work near open flames, hot cooking equipment, and steam.
• Ability to perform certain repetitive motion activities, such as using food scoops or flipping tortillas.
• Ability to work in tight spaces.
• Ability to recognize, perceive, communicate, and comprehend directions and spatial cues.
• Ability to sit, squat, and kneel occasionally.
• Ability to regularly move around the restaurant while carrying items.
• Must work in a constant state of alertness and maintain safety.

EEO & Legal

HomeState participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility.

Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or include all tasks, duties, or responsibilities required, and any assigned tasks, duties, or responsibilities are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely‑held religious beliefs to perform the essential functions of this position, as required by applicable law. Contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Nothing in this job description modifies the at‑will nature of employment.

If you require an accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact [e-mail].

HomeState embraces diversity and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Eligibility for some benefits may be dependent upon average hours worked and/or length of employment.