Catering Cook ( Ricomond

• Full-Time & Part Time positions available! Saturday Shifts Required***

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!

• No excuses
• Do the right thing
• Can-do attitude
• Always growing
• Help first
• Transparency

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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.
• 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.

• 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.

• Basic knowledge of kitchen terminology
• 3+ 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 30-50 hours on weekdays and weekends
• For part-time, flexible scheduling on weekdays and weekends

• $18-$21/hr depending on experience
• Full-Time:
  • 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
• Part-Time:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse
  • 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