Catering cooks needed for full and part time positions

Catering Cook

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. Help first

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You were that kid who always wanted to help mom in the kitchen.

Catering Cook Expectations:

Help our Chef prepare dishes and meals in our scratch kitchen by washing, chopping, cutting, weighing, and mixing ingredients and garnishing finished dishes.

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.

Most of your time will be spent in our catering kitchen but there will be occasional events we will need your on-site to plate food and work action stations (carving, sandwiches, etc.)

Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment, as needed.

Work in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines.

Schedule Sunday-Thursday 8AM-4PM

Catering Cook Skills and Experience:

• Basic knowledge of kitchen terminology
• 2+ years kitchen experience
• Previous catering cooking experience is a plus
• For full-time, able to work 40-50 hours on weekdays and weekends
• For part-time, flexible scheduling on weekdays and weekends

Company paid Holidays, Vacation time, & 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
• Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse

Trolley Hospitality Companies