Kitchen Team Member (Line Cook)

Description

WHY HOMESTATE//

• Restaurants are fun (it’s like throwing a party everyday)!
• With base rate plus tip share, it’s reasonable to expect to earn $22-$24 per hour.
• Refer a friend, get $500*
• Free tacos – even on your days off.
• Retirement savings option.
• Stick around for a while – we have retention incentives.
• Affordable health, dental & vision benefits*
• 100% company paid life insurance*
• We create an environment where everyone with respect and dignity.
• We value honest, intentional and transparent communication.
• We listen, learn and lead with compassion.
• We encourage you to be yourself.
• Advancement opportunities available.
• Community engagement – HS plays a positive role in community.
• Slip resistant shoe program.
• Check out our Instagram! 

PRIMARY QUALIFICATION//

You gotta be kind!

WHAT'S IT LIKE WORKING AT HOMESTATE//

• Work with other kind people
• Make other people happy
• Enjoy free tacos
• Relish in the flexibility that the hospitality industry provides…we encourage you to pursue your passion, with us or otherwise.

WHO ARE WE//

In 2013, native Texan Briana Valdez opened HomeState, an ode to Texas cuisine in Los Angeles with the mission of evoking community and creating a home for everyone, no matter where they are from. HomeState represents the integrity, history, and culture of Briana’s roots.

HomeState aims to create a dining experience that goes beyond the food. The way our guests feel at HomeState is the true mission of our efforts. HomeState exists for everyone. The price point, casual vibe and portability of the food allows the restaurant to flex to the needs of many. HomeState is a recipient of the KCRW “Best Tortilla in Southern California” award.

No matter where you’re from, HomeState is your home away from home. A space where every person feels welcomed and valued. We serve hospitality first and tacos second. And we’re hiring nice people!

THE FINE PRINT//

We know there’s more to an individual than can be expressed on a resumé. See below for a sneak-peak at some of the responsibilities you’d hold as a service team member.

Base rate is currently projected to be $17.50 per hour,

with tip share it is reasonable to expect to earn $22-$24 per hour

CORE SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guest Focus: Reenforce guest trust by complying with sanitation standards, portion sizes, recipes, builds, cooking/cooling methods, packaging, kitchen policies. Assist with receiving and storage of all incoming orders to ensure proper temperature control. Be knowledgeable and familiar with all stations of the kitchen team including but not limited to, prep, line, grill, dish and tortilla.
• Action Oriented: Take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm. Manage time efficiently by taking initiative and working with a sense of urgency to fulfill job duties, prep lists, cleaning tasks and checklists. Find opportunities to complete other tasks assigned by the leader of the shift. Take action to ensure leadership is aware of any equipment, product, quality or safety concerns.
• Resilient: Rebound from setbacks when faced with difficult situations. Calmly identify and troubleshoot issues that occur during the shift to ensure efficient operations. Constantly communicate with honesty, integrity and transparency.
• Collaborative: Build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives. Work closely with the team to support each other through daily tasks, promote teamwork and assist with training. Think boldly and bravely to shape a positive impact on one's self, family, neighbors and team members.
• Follow all HomeState standards, sanitation guidelines, policies or procedures to ensure that you are serving guests the highest quality, delivering caring hospitality, and that you are embodying the HomeState mission and core values.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance, which includes attendance at all scheduled shifts, training and meetings.

Line Cook

• Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating ovens, fryers, other kitchen equipment and completing line checks.
• Ensure product quality conducting proper tasting procedures, rotation, storage (i.e. FIFO) and labeling.
• Carry product, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas. Maintain sufficient levels of products at line stations.
• Must be ab