***Full-TimePart Time positions available! Saturday Shifts Required***
About us:
*** Winner of Richmond 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:
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No excuses
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Do the right thing
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Can-do attitude
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Always growing
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Help first
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Transparency
Please visit our website at www.trolleyhouseva.com to learn more!
About you:
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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.
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Producing beautifully prepared dishes brings you joy.
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You are a team player with responsible approaches to work.
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You believe that being on time means being five minutes early.
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You appreciate a clean workspace and seek out opportunities to "leave it better than you found it."
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You pride yourself on finishing tasks quickly and efficiently.
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You are willing to make mistakes and learn from them.
Catering Cook Expectations:
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Help our Chef prepare dishes and meals in our scratch kitchen by washing, chopping, cutting, weighing, and mixing ingredients and garnishing finished dishes.
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Clean, set up, and break down kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functionality.
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Cover, label, and date all food products, and follow all food safety rules for proper storage.
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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.
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Work in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines.
Catering Cook Skills and Experience:
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Basic knowledge of kitchen terminology
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3+ years kitchen experience
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Previous catering cooking experience is a plus
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Neat and professional appearance
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Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
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For full-time, able to work 30-50 hours on weekdays and weekends
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For part-time, flexible scheduling on weekdays and weekends
The Good Stuff!
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$18-$21/hr depending on experience
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Full-Time:
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Paid holidays, Sick Time, Vacation,Floating Holidays
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available
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401(K) retirement plan and company match after 1 year of employment
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Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Free Employee Shift Meal
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Discounted Gym membership plan
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Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse
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Part-Time:
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse
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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
