Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
flexible scheduling
Professional environment
perks
Team-centric workplace
Mission-driven culture
Free museum admission
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond, Virginia, stands as one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. Boasting an extensive encyclopedic collection, VMFA houses over 50,000 works of art that span an incredible 6,000 years of world history. Among its renowned collections are the largest public collection of Fabergé outside Russia, an exceptional array of Art Nouveau pieces second only to Paris, and one of the finest selections of American art found nationally. Moreover, VMFA features significant holdings of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism and Postimpressionism, British sporting art, contemporary and modern art,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Food service experience in back-of-house/kitchen
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and comprehend complex recipes
- Strong communication skills including written, reading and verbal
- 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
- 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 back-of-house/kitchen
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and complex recipes
- Strong communication skills including written, reading and verbal
- 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 kitchen situations
- Good knife skills and knowledge about kitchen equipment
- Ability to independently solve routine problems
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and holidays
- Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to assignments and directions
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs and stand or walk up to 10 hours
- Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, pointing, standing, twisting, climbing, and dexterity of fingers
- Motivated with a strong work ethic and self-starter
- Familiarity with a wide range of global cuisine and multicultural offerings
- Experience with seasonal menus and farm-to-table ethos
- Experience working with professional kitchen equipment
- Prior line or prep cook experience in a fast-paced, fine dining setting
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification or equivalent
- Knowledge and experience with menu preparation and implementation
- Culinary degree
- Pastry experience
Job Duties
- Prepare food to the executive chef’s specifications
- Assist kitchen staff with daily tasks
- Work independently to support kitchen team with prep and line cook duties
- Cook menu items in cooperation with kitchen staff to ensure timely service
- Support chefs and kitchen staff with projects, inventories, deliveries, kitchen maintenance and cleanings
- Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe working environment
- Report accidents, issues or policy violations to kitchen leadership
- Support the museum’s commitment to quality customer service and products
- Flexibly assist in preparing foods for other dining venues as needed
- Help prepare food for Best Café, Special Events and Floris when directed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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