Kitchen Team Member (Line Cook) - $22 to $25 per HOUR

HomeState is a vibrant Texas Kitchen located in California, bringing the authentic flavors of Texas to the West Coast. Since its founding in 2013 by Briana "Breezy" Valdez, HomeState has offered a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy breakfast tacos, queso, brisket, house-made flour tortillas, and genuine hospitality. The restaurant is well-known not only for its food but for its commitment to creating a welcoming environment where both customers and employees feel respected and valued. HomeState is focused on redefining casual dining by delivering high quality food and caring hospitality at an affordable price. It has established itself as a community hub, playing a positive role in its neighborhood and fostering strong connections within and beyond its walls. HomeState is currently hiring a Kitchen Team Member (Line Cook) to join their dedicated team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for those passionate about hospitality and food preparation to contribute meaningfully to a vibrant restaurant culture. The role requires dedication to maintaining high standards of service, product quality, and cleanliness, aligning with HomeState's mission to serve hospitality first and tacos second. Working at HomeState means being part of a culture that values respect, honesty, transparency, and collaboration. Employees are encouraged to be themselves and are supported through advancement opportunities and community engagement initiatives. This hourly position offers a base wage starting at $18.15, with tip sharing that brings total earnings to an estimated $22-$25 per hour. Benefits include affordable health, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility dependent on hours worked and length of employment), a retirement savings plan, company-paid life insurance, free meals even on days off, and retention incentives for long-term team members. There is also a referral bonus program where employees can earn $500 for referring friends who join the team. HomeState fosters a fun, party-like work environment, promoting teamwork and positivity, where kind people work together to make customers happy. The company emphasizes safety with a slip-resistant shoe program and upholds a flexible schedule to accommodate various personal and professional needs. This role is ideal for individuals with a professional kitchen background who enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, and wish to advance their culinary career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

• Availability to work weekends, day shifts and evening shifts
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for six or more hours per shift
• Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to frequently bend and reach overhead
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures from hot to cold
• Ability to work near open flames, hot equipment and steam
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as food scooping and flipping tortillas
• Ability to work in tight spaces such as dish stations
• Ability to recognize and communicate directions and spatial cues
• Ability to sit, squat and kneel occasionally
• Ability to regularly move around the restaurant carrying items
• Must work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner