***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
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
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