Kitchen Partner: Efficiency & Quality Champion

Black Walnut Cafe; Research Forest (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Walnut Cafe in the United States is seeking a Kitchen Partner to support line cook, prep cook or dishwasher roles. You will report to the Kitchen Manager and assist in producing all guest orders on time following company recipes.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, managing security and shrinkage, and ensuring quality across all stages of food preparation. This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for 6–10 hours, and work well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must uphold high personal standards and maintain cleanliness.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 6-10 hours.
• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up stations for shifts and resetting after shifts.
• Prepare and produce guest orders according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization; rotate stock and store orders.
• Report equipment issues to management and observe shrink/ security controls.

Skills

Personal standards

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Standing 6-10 hours

Conflict management

People skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Sense of urgency

Quick thinker

Work well under stress

Job description

Black Walnut Cafe in the United States is seeking a Kitchen Partner to support line cook, prep cook or dishwasher roles. You will report to the Kitchen Manager and assist in producing all guest orders on time following company recipes.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, managing security and shrinkage, and ensuring quality across all stages of food preparation. This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for 6–10 hours, and work well under pressure.