Catering Cook

Trolley Hospitality Companies

Norfolk, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18–$20 Per Hour
SKILLS
Catering Services, Cook Dishes, Employee Assistance Plan, Food Delivery, Food Presentation, Food Safety, Hospitality and Tourism, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Team Player, Time Management, Warehousing
LOCATION
Norfolk, VA
POSTED
8 days ago

***Schedule Sunday-Thursday 8AM-4PM***

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

Catering Cook Skills and Experience:

  • Basic knowledge of kitchen terminology
  • 2+ years kitchen experience
  • Previous catering cooking experience is a plus
  • 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

The Good Stuff!

  • $18-$20/hr depending on experience
  • 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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