Company description

Black Walnut is a seasonal, farm-to-table fine dining restaurant located in the heart of the Sullivan Catskills in Callicoon, New York. Our kitchen is rooted in Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cooking, with a strong focus on seasonality, sustainability, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Working closely with local farms, growers, and regional purveyors, our menus evolve throughout the year to showcase the best of what is available locally. Our approach is ingredient-driven and refined yet approachable, combining traditional techniques with thoughtful, creative preparations.

Since opening, Black Walnut has quickly established itself as one of the region’s standout dining destinations, earning consistently high praise from our guests for the quality of our food, attentive service, and distinctive atmosphere. We take great pride in creating an experience that feels both elevated and genuinely welcoming, with many guests considering Black Walnut among the best dining experiences in the region.

Set within an intimate historic space with an open kitchen, Black Walnut is committed to craftsmanship, hospitality, sustainability, and a deep connection to our local farming community.

Job description

Black Walnut is seeking a motivated and passionate Line Cook to join our small, collaborative kitchen team in Callicoon, New York. This position will work closely alongside Executive Chef Camille Rodriguez and our Sous Chef, with hands-on involvement in the preparation and execution of our seasonal, farm-to-table menu.

Our ideal candidate has a genuine interest in food, strong attention to detail, and a desire to continue developing their skills in a thoughtful, professional kitchen. We are especially interested in finding someone who wants to grow with Black Walnut, take on greater responsibility over time, and work toward future opportunities within our culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute dishes according to the standards and direction of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef
• Work an assigned station during service with consistency, organization, and attention to detail
• Assist with daily prep, mise en place, and seasonal menu changes
• Handle and care for high-quality local and seasonal ingredients
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation
• Follow proper food safety, sanitation, storage, and kitchen procedures
• Communicate and collaborate closely with the culinary team during prep and service
• Help maintain the high standards of quality and consistency expected at Black Walnut

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, curious, and eager to learn. Previous professional kitchen experience is preferred, particularly in a quality-driven or fine dining environment, but attitude, work ethic, and a genuine desire to grow are equally important.

The right candidate takes pride in their work, respects ingredients and the people who produce them, works well as part of a small team, and remains focused and organized during a busy service.

Most importantly, we see this as a position with room for growth. For someone who demonstrates initiative, consistency, leadership, and a commitment to the restaurant, there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and advance within the Black Walnut culinary team.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

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