Sous Chef

Trolley Hospitality Companies

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
5 days ago

***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 www.trolleyhouseva.com 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

About the Company

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