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***Schedule Sunday-Thursday 8AM-4PM***
About us:
*** Winners of Hampton Roads 2026 Top Workplaces***
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
- Transparency
Please visit our website at www.trolleyhouseva.com to learn more!
About you:
- You were that kid who always wanted to help mom in the kitchen.
- You have a natural appreciation for not only how things taste but how they look.
- Producing beautifully prepared dishes brings you joy.
- You are a team player with responsible approaches to work.
- 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 make mistakes and learn from them.
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
- Neat and professional appearance
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- For full-time, able to work 40-50 hours on weekdays and weekends
- For part-time, flexible scheduling on weekdays and weekends
The Good Stuff!
- $18-$20/hr depending on experience
- 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)
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Free Employee Shift Meal
- Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse
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