Prep Cook (Norfolk)

Trolley Hospitality Companies; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Deli discount

Growth opportunities

Paid holidays

Sick time & PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision after 60 days

401(k) with match after 1 year

EAP program

Job summary

Gourmet Gang at Trolley Hospitality Companies in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Deli Prep Cook. You will prep and portion sandwiches and salads in a busy deli kitchen, seasoning and dressing ingredients for multiple locations.

We value punctual, team-oriented players who follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, and uphold food safety standards. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered after the introductory period.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a deli or food prep role.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen terminology.
• Proven experience following set recipes.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Knowledge and ability to work in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Slice cheeses and meats, weigh and separate into individual portions.
• Chop vegetables for sandwich toppings and salads.
• Make salad dressings using standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• 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.
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment, as needed.

Skills

Team player

Punctuality

Clean workspace

Food safety knowledge

Job description

• Great Full - Time Schedule Sunday - Thursday 10-6PM ***

• Great Full - Time Schedule Sunday - Thursday 10-6PM ***

About Us

Winner of Hampton Roads 2026 Top Workplaces Award

Gourmet Gang is the deli division of Trolley Hospitality Companies, a Richmond-based hospitality group serving the greater Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. With seven gourmet lunch bistros, we're known for creative, handcrafted menus and top-quality ingredients that keep guests coming back.

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 are a team player with responsible approaches to work and your job history reflects that.
• 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 acknowledge mistakes and learn from them.

How You Will Make An Impact

The Deli Prep Cook is responsible for prepping and portioning sandwich and salad ingredients and dressings/sauces for our multiple delis. These items are prepped in our commercial kitchen and then delivered to the delis.

• Slice cheeses and meats, weigh and separate into individual portions.
• Chop vegetables for sandwich toppings and salads.
• Make salad dressings using standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• 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.
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment, as needed.

What You Bring To The Table

• 1+ years experience in a deli or food prep role
• Basic knowledge of kitchen terminology
• Proven experience following set recipes
• Neat and professional appearance
• Knowledge and ability to work in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds

The Good Stuff!

• $15-18/hr
• Free Employee Shift Meal as well as an additional 40% deli discount
• Growth opportunities - learn and cross train
• Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, Sick Time,& PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available after 60 days
• 401(k) retirement plan and company match after 1 year of employment
• Voluntary supplemental insurance plans available
• Employer provided EAP program

Salary: $15 - $18 per hour