Catering Cook (Norfolk)

Trolley House Refreshments; Norfolk (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is looking for a Catering Cook in Norfolk. You will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring the quality and safety of food products. This full-time position offers paid holidays, PTO, and various insurance plans.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Two weeks of PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Free lunch provided

401(K) retirement plan

Discounts at Trolley House Hospitality companies

Qualifications

• 2+ years kitchen experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Previous catering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare dishes and meals in the kitchen.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Adhere to food safety rules for storage and preparation.

Skills

Kitchen terminology

Team player

Time management

Cleanliness

Job description

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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 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!

• Full-Time:
• $16-$19/hr depending on experience
• Paid holidays and two weeks of PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available
• Company provided Life & Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan and company match after 1 year of employment
• Voluntary supplemental insurance plans through Colonial Life available
• Free lunch provided daily in the breakroom
• Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services, Parterre restaurant, and vending items in our warehouse
  

Salary: $16 - $19 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food & Beverages

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