Grill Cook - Virginia State University Jones Hall

Are you a culinary rockstar with a passion for crafting mouthwatering Grilled food and delectable dishes? As a Grill Cook at Virginia State University , you'll take center stage in our bustling kitchen, creating crave-worthy food that delights our guests. Bring your sizzling skills and creativity to the grill as you prepare perfect meals, Join our team and be part of an exciting and fast-paced environment where your culinary talents will be celebrated.

• Showcase your culinary finesse on the grill, cooking burgers and other menu items to perfection.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely and accurate preparation of orders, maintaining our commitment to quality and presentation.
• Keep your work station clean, organized, and stocked with fresh ingredients to deliver consistently excellent dishes.
• Embrace the excitement of a fast-paced kitchen, contributing to a positive and energetic atmosphere.
• Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a safe dining experience for our guests.

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a grill cook
• Able to follow recipes and instructions, including making conversions
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and proper handling procedures
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of breakfast shifts, weekends and some holidays
• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• High energy and stamina. Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile, yet small space environment

Who We Are:  

Virginia State University (VSU) is a historically Black university located in Petersburg, Virginia, USA. Founded in 1882, it has a long history of providing education and opportunities to African American students. VSU offers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing academic excellence, research, and community engagement, and it continues to play a vital role in empowering students and contributing to the advancement of society.

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.