Kitchen Services Associate - Flexible Shifts

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free museum admission

Employee pricing for museum programs

Discounts at VMFA shops and cafes

Job summary

The Kitchen Services Associate at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond supports the Food Services department by maintaining clean, organized kitchen areas, assisting in dishwashing, and helping with food preparation for events and cafe service. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and flexible scheduling to cover shifts across 365 open days.

Reporting to the Events Executive Chef, you will help manage cleanliness, food prep, and supplies, ensuring a positive guest experience and smooth

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor with guests and other employees.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow basic direction and instruction.
• Ability to handle fast paced, high volume situations in a kitchen
• Ability to remain calm, professional and gracious in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance during shifts.
• Ability to receive feedback well.
• Ability to be prompt and punctual to scheduled shifts.
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 10 hours.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible availability that includes weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work as part of a team; flexible when given different assignments and directions.
• Motivated with strong work ethic; self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized dish area.
• Ensure trash and recycling are taken out.
• Help assist other dish areas in Best Cafe and Amuse restaurants when needed.
• Work on various cleaning tasks during down time.
• Organize dishes, silverware, platters, cups, plates, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as needed (to include work areas, cafe, kitchen floors).
• Keep cleaning chemicals stocked and alert manager to equipment or product needs.
• Help prepare foods for Best Café, Special Events, Amuse and Floris when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Reading comprehension

Punctuality

Team collaboration

Job description

The Kitchen Services Associate at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond supports the Food Services department by maintaining clean, organized kitchen areas, assisting in dishwashing, and helping with food preparation for events and cafe service. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and flexible scheduling to cover shifts across 365 open days.

Reporting to the Events Executive Chef, you will help manage cleanliness, food prep, and supplies, ensuring a positive guest experience and smooth