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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