Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
flexible scheduling
Team-centric environment
Mission-driven workplace
Professional work environment
competitive pay
Job Description
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), located in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. Renowned for its extensive and diverse collection, the museum houses over 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years of world history. The VMFA features the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest Art Nouveau collection outside of Paris, and one of the nation’s premier American art collections. Beyond these, the museum boasts significant holdings of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British sporting art, and modern and contemporary art, as well as distinguished... Show More
Job Requirements
- 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 preparation
- 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 different assignments
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs and stand or walk up to 10 hours
- Ability to bend, point, stand, twist, climb, and have finger dexterity
- Motivated with a strong work ethic and 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 preparation
- 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 different assignments
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs and stand or walk up to 10 hours
- Ability to bend, point, stand, twist, climb, and have finger dexterity
- Motivated with a strong work ethic and self-starter
Job Duties
- Prepare food to the executive chef's specifications as well as assisting kitchen staff with daily tasks
- Work independently to support the Best Café and Special Events kitchen teams with prep and line cook duties as instructed by chefs
- Cook menu items in cooperation with kitchen staff ensuring timely service
- Support chefs and kitchen staff with projects, inventories, deliveries, kitchen maintenance and cleaning
- 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 product excellence
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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