Event 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

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
flexible scheduling
Employee Discounts
Professional Development

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. With an encyclopedic collection exceeding 50,000 artworks that span over 6,000 years of world history, VMFA offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore a vast array of artistic styles, cultures, and periods. The museum boasts the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest Art Nouveau collection outside Paris, and one of the nation's premier American art collections. It is also home to significant assemblages of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism and Postimpressionism, British... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum food service experience in BOH/kitchen
  • ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and complex recipes
  • strong communication skills including written, reading and verbal
  • ability to use weights, measurements and comprehend recipes
  • knowledge of basic knife skills, chopping, sautéing, grilling and food prep
  • understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
  • ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environments
  • good knife skills and kitchen equipment knowledge
  • ability to solve routine problems independently
  • 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 pounds
  • ability to stand or walk for extended periods
  • ability to bend, point, stand, twist, climb and maintain finger dexterity
  • motivated self-starter with strong work ethic

Job Qualifications

  • Food service experience in BOH/kitchen
  • ability to read and comprehend instructions and complex recipes
  • strong written, reading and verbal communication skills
  • 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 tasks
  • 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 finger dexterity
  • motivated with strong work ethic and self-starter

Job Duties

  • Prepare food to the executive chef's specifications
  • assist kitchen staff with daily tasks
  • work independently supporting Best Café and Special Events kitchen teams with prep and line cook duties
  • cook menu items ensuring timely service
  • support chefs and kitchen staff with projects, inventories, deliveries, kitchen maintenance and cleaning
  • maintain clean, sanitary and safe working environment
  • report accidents, issues or policy violations to kitchen leadership
  • provide quality customer service and products to visitors and guests
  • flexibly assist with menu preparations for Best Café, Special Events, Amuse and Floris as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location