Amuse Line Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

free admission to special exhibitions
employee pricing for select museum programs and classes
Discounts at Amuse
Floris
Best Café and the VMFA Shop
flexible scheduling
Professional environment
Team-centric culture
Mission-driven environment

Job Description

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) located in Richmond, Virginia, stands as one of the premier comprehensive art museums in the United States. With a staggering collection surpassing 50,000 works of art that span over 6,000 years of global history, VMFA offers an encyclopedic range of pieces that attract visitors from all walks of life. This esteemed institution holds the largest public collection of Fabergé outside Russia, and boasts the finest Art Nouveau collection beyond Paris. Moreover, VMFA is recognized for its exceptional collections showcasing American art, Chinese artifacts, English silver, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British sporting art, as well... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Food service experience in BOH/kitchen
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and comprehend complex recipes
  • Strong communication skills (written/reading/verbal)
  • Ability to take feedback well
  • Ability to use weights, measures and comprehend recipes
  • Knowledge of basic knife skills, chopping, sautéing, grilling and food prep
  • Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
  • Ability to handle fast paced, high volume situations in a kitchen
  • Good knife skills and knowledge about kitchen equipment
  • Ability to independently solve routine problems
  • Flexible availability that includes weekends, evenings and holidays
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Flexible when given different assignments and directions
  • Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand or walk up to 10 hours
  • Ability to bend, point, stand, twist, climb, and have dexterity of fingers
  • Motivated with strong work ethic
  • Self-starter

Job Qualifications

  • Food service experience in BOH/kitchen
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and comprehend complex recipes
  • Strong communication skills (written/reading/verbal)
  • Ability to take feedback well
  • Ability to use weights, measures and comprehend recipes
  • Knowledge of basic knife skills, chopping, sautéing, grilling and food prep
  • Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
  • Ability to handle fast paced, high volume situations in a kitchen
  • Good knife skills and knowledge about kitchen equipment
  • Ability to independently solve routine problems
  • Flexible availability that includes weekends, evenings and holidays
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Flexible when given different assignments and directions
  • Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand or walk up to 10 hours
  • Ability to bend, point, stand, twist, climb, and have dexterity of fingers
  • Motivated with strong work ethic
  • Self-starter

Job Duties

  • Prepare food to the executive chef's specifications as well as assisting kitchen staff with daily tasks
  • Working independently to help support Amuse kitchen team with prep and line cook duties, as instructed by the chefs
  • Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff as well as making sure menu items are served in a timely manner
  • Supporting chefs and kitchen staff with projects, inventories, deliveries, kitchen maintenance and cleanings
  • Working to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe working environment
  • Reporting accidents, issues or policy violations to kitchen leadership
  • Supporting the museum's commitment to provide quality customer service and quality products to our visitors and guests
  • Flexibility to move from working on Amuse menu preparations to helping prepare other foods or undertaking other kitchen tasks, as needed
  • Helping prepare foods for Best Café, Special Events and Floris when directed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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