Warehouse Assistant- Catering

Catering Warehouse Assistant

6000 Robin Hood Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518, USA

15-17 per hour

Part Time

Winner of Hampton Roads 2026 Top Workplaces Award

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-be part of the solution
• Transparency and honesty-no BS

About you:

• You are energized by making other people's jobs easier
• You are resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• You find joy in the details and love checking off lists
• You are able to think fast and like being active
• You are willing to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them
• You don't get flustered when the workload is more than you can get done in a day
• You feel stuck in your current position and feel you have more to offer
• You are interested in learning more about the catering business

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Organize and stage supplies and equipment for catering events
• Load box trucks and vans with staged supplies, ensuring that the correct items are loaded and properly secured
• Communicate with the service and sales departments on supply issues and coordinate substitutions
• Confirm that returning items from events are clean and in good working order and return them to the warehouse
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the warehouse, ensuring that equipment is protected and stored properly
• Be the go-to for miscellaneous needs such as picking up linens at the dry cleaners, filling up gas in trucks, picking up last minute supplies at the grocery store, or even making emergency supply runs to events
• On occasion, deliver simple catering orders to a location, which sometimes requires minor event setup

What You Bring to the Table:

• Warehouse or similar experience preferred
• Previous catering, event, or hospitality background a plus
• Knowledge of catering terminology a plus
• Able to frequently bend, stoop and lift (up to 50lbs)
• Experience using hand trucks or pallet jacks
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Available weekends

The Good Stuff

• $15-$17/hr, depending on experience
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse
• Free Employee Shift Meal
• Part-time employees who work at least 1,000 hours a year are eligible for 401k matching after the first year
• Full Time Benefits include:
• Paid holidays, PTO, & Floating Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available
• 401(K) retirement plan and company match after 1 year of employment
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability