Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
flexible scheduling
Professional environment
Mission-driven culture
Career growth opportunities
Team-centric work environment
Job Description
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States, boasting a vast collection of over 50,000 artworks that span 6,000 years of world history. The museum's remarkable holdings include the largest public collection of Faberge outside Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside Paris, and one of the nation's premier collections of American art. VMFA is also known for its significant collections of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism and Postimpressionism, British sporting art, modern and contemporary artworks, and esteemed South Asian, Himalayan, and African art pieces.... Show More
Job Requirements
- Food service experience in BOH/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, and sautéing, grilling and food prep
- Understanding of 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 be flexible with 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 and self-starter
- Pass a criminal history background check
Job Qualifications
- 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 take feedback well
- 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 situations in a kitchen
- 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 be 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 finger dexterity
- Motivated with strong work ethic and a 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 the Best Café and Special Events kitchen teams 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 Best Café and Special Events menu preparations to helping prepare other foods or undertaking other kitchen tasks, as needed
- Helping prepare foods for Amuse and Floris when directed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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