Catering Cook ( Norfolk)

***Schedule Sunday-Thursday 8AM-4PM***

About us:

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