Catering Cook ( Norfolk)
About The Position
About us: Groovin' Gourmets is the catering division of Trolley Hospitality Companies , a Richmond-based hospitality group serving the greater Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. We specialize in delivering fresh, chef-crafted meals and seamless service for corporate functions, weddings, and social events of all sizes. Our commitment to quality extends beyond the food--we believe our success starts with our people. Driven by a shared purpose of delivering happiness to our customers, community, and team, we focus on fostering a supportive and positive workplace where everyone's contributions are valued. We hope you will join us! Our Values - The Trolley Way: No excuses Do the right thing Can-do attitude Always growing Help first Transparency Please visit our website at www.trolleyhouseva.com to learn more! About you: You were that kid who always wanted to help mom in the kitchen. You have a natural appreciation for not only how things taste but how they look. Producing beautifully prepared dishes brings you joy. You are a team player with responsible approaches to work. You believe that being on time means being five minutes early. You appreciate a clean workspace and seek out opportunities to "leave it better than you found it." You pride yourself on finishing tasks quickly and efficiently. You are willing to make mistakes and learn from them. Catering Cook Expectations: Help our Chef prepare dishes and meals in our scratch kitchen by washing, chopping, cutting, weighing, and mixing ingredients and garnishing finished dishes. Clean, set up, and break down kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functionality. Cover, label, and date all food products, and follow all food safety rules for proper storage. Most of your time will be spent in our catering kitchen but there will be occasional events we will need your on-site to plate food and work action stations (carving, sandwiches, etc.) Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment, as needed. Work in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines. Schedule Sunday-Thursday 8AM-4PM
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of kitchen terminology
- 2+ years kitchen experience
- Neat and professional appearance
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- For full-time, able to work 40-50 hours on weekdays and weekends
- For part-time, flexible scheduling on weekdays and weekends
Nice To Haves
- Previous catering cooking experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Help our Chef prepare dishes and meals in our scratch kitchen by washing, chopping, cutting, weighing, and mixing ingredients and garnishing finished dishes.
- Clean, set up, and break down kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functionality.
- Cover, label, and date all food products, and follow all food safety rules for proper storage.
- Most of your time will be spent in our catering kitchen but there will be occasional events we will need your on-site to plate food and work action stations (carving, sandwiches, etc.)
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment, as needed.
- Work in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines.
Benefits
- Company paid Holidays, Vacation time, & Floating Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available
- 401(K) retirement plan and company match after 1 year of employment
- Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Free Employee Shift Meal
- Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
