Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

***NO EVENING & NO WEEKEND HOURS! Schedule falls between the operating hours of 7:00am-3pm Monday-Friday**

About Us:

Trolley Eats is the corporate dining division of Trolley Hospitality Companies , a Richmond-based hospitality group serving the greater Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. We specialize in tailored food service solutions for workplaces, schools, and public venues, offering customized menus made with high-quality ingredients.

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 the solution
• Transparency and honesty--no BS

Please visit our website at to learn more!

About you:

• Producing beautifully prepared dishes brings you joy.
• You have a natural awareness of inventory and are proactive in reducing waste.
• You have no trouble managing logistics behind the scenes.
• You enjoy the 'all hands on deck' mentality of a small kitchen.
• You have a true desire to build and develop a successful team.
• You clean up behind yourself and seek out opportunities to "leave it better than you found it."
• You pride yourself on creating and efficiently executing prep lists.
• You are an experienced line cook who wants more variety and responsibility.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring quality and timely preparation of menu items in a corporate cafeteria.

• Prepare and cook foods of all types for normal breakfast/lunch service and for special guests and functions according to the Executive Chef's specifications.
• Instruct and support line cooks and other kitchen employees in the preparation, cooking, plating, and garnishing of food and beverages.
• Create weekly menu specials with guidance from the Executive Chef.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure performance to established standards.
• Determine the schedule of production necessary to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food services.
• Check the quantity and quality of ingredients and prepared food and beverage products to ensure that standards are met.
• Assist in food costing and specification of recipes and procedures.
• Participate in inventory management of food, beverage, and supplies.
• Order or requisition food and other supplies as needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Record production or operational data on specified forms such as, prep lists, waste logs, and cleaning schedule.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 3+ years of kitchen experience, preferably with some experience in a cafeteria (or similar) setting
• 1+ years of Sous Chef level experience preferred
• Top notch communication skills
• Excellent planning/organizational and problem-solving skills
• ServSafe certification a plus

The Good Stuff:

• $22/hr
• Paid holidays, Sick Time, Vacation, & 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Shift Meal
• Discounted Gym membership plan
• Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse