Job Description
Job Description
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.Catering Cook Skills and Experience :
Basic knowledge of kitchen terminology2+ years kitchen experiencePrevious catering cooking experience is a plusNeat and professional appearanceBe able to lift up to 50 poundsAble to work 40-50 hours on weekdays and weekendsCatering Cook Benefits :
Full-Time :$18-$20 / hr depending on experience
Paid holidays, Sick Leave, PTO, Floating HolidaysMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans availableCompany paid Life Insurance and Short-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) retirement plan and company match after 1 year of employmentVoluntary supplemental insurance plans through Colonial Life availableFree lunch provided daily in the breakroomDiscounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse