Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
flexible scheduling
Professional environment
Mission-driven workplace
Team-centric culture
opportunities for growth
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. Established to benefit the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia, VMFA boasts an extensive encyclopedic collection of more than 50,000 works of art spanning over 6,000 years of global history. The museum's vast holdings include the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest Art Nouveau collection outside Paris, and one of the nation’s most impressive collections of American art. Additionally, the museum features significant holdings of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British... Show More
Job Requirements
- Food service experience in BOH/kitchen
- ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and complex recipes
- strong communication skills
- ability to use weights, measures and comprehend recipes
- knowledge of knife skills, chopping, sautéing, grilling and food prep
- understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- ability to handle high volume kitchen situations
- good knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment
- ability to independently solve routine problems
- flexible availability including weekends, evenings and holidays
- ability to work as part of a team
- 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
- self-starter
Job Qualifications
- Food service experience in BOH/kitchen
- ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and complex recipes
- strong communication skills including written, reading and verbal abilities
- 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 flexibility with assignments and directions
- 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 dexterity of fingers
- motivated with strong work ethic as a self-starter
Job Duties
- Preparing food to the executive chef’s specifications
- assisting kitchen staff with daily tasks
- working independently to support Floris kitchen team with prep and line cook duties
- cooking menu items in cooperation with kitchen staff ensuring timely service
- supporting chefs and kitchen staff with projects, inventories, deliveries, kitchen maintenance and cleanings
- maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe working environment
- reporting accidents, issues or policy violations to kitchen leadership
- supporting the museum’s commitment to quality customer service and quality products
- flexibly moving from Floris menu preparations to other kitchen tasks as needed
- helping prepare foods for Amuse, Best Café and special events when directed
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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