Line/Prep Cook

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

Job summary

Black Walnut Cafe in Houston is seeking a Kitchen Partner to support back-of-house operations. You will work under the Kitchen Manager to prepare orders, follow recipes, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the shift.

You will set up and reset stations, monitor quality, manage shrinkage, and report any equipment issues to management. This role requires reliable teamwork, adherence to our systems for food safety, and a focus on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and production standards.
• Strong sanitation and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests and fulfill orders efficiently.
• Set up and reset kitchen stations for shifts.
• Produce guest orders accurately according to recipes.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Monitor quality and stock, report issues.
• Follow procedures for shrink control and safety.

Skills

Guest service

Station setup

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

A Kitchen Partner can hold many different back of the house jobs including, but limited to Line Cook, Prep Cook, or Dishwasher. The Kitchen Partner reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and all other store management.

The Kitchen Partner ensures that all product is made in a timely fashion using recipes set forth by the company. The Kitchen Partner must manage security and shrinkage control as well as overall sanitation of their work area.

Requirements:

• Assist in taking care of guest's needs
• Set up stations for shifts and break down or reset stations after a shift
• Properly producing the guest's order
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
• Putting orders away as they arrive
• Checking product for our quality standards
• Complete daily checklistsli>Complete daily par sheets accurately
• Ensure all food produced meets expectations
• Shrink / security control
• Follow systems for quality
• Alert management to any issues or problems
• Report all malfunctioning equipment to store management