Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
free admission to special exhibitions
Previews of special exhibitions
employee pricing for select museum programs and classes
Discounts at Amuse
Discounts at Floris
Discounts at Best Café
Discounts at the VMFA Shop
Job Description
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), located in Richmond, Virginia, stands as one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. Renowned for its encyclopedic collection, VMFA houses over 50,000 works of art that span an impressive 6,000 years of world history. The museum’s vast holdings feature notable collections including the largest public collection of Fabergé outside Russia, an exemplary Art Nouveau collection rivaling that of Paris, and one of the nation’s finest assortments of American art. Additionally, VMFA showcases important collections of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British sporting art, modern and contemporary art,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Food service experience in BOH/kitchen
- ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and comprehend complex recipes
- strong communication skills written/reading/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 BOH/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 flexible with assignments
- 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
Job Duties
- Prepare food to the executive chef's specifications
- assist kitchen staff with daily tasks
- work independently to support Amuse kitchen team with prep and line cook duties
- cook menu items timely in cooperation with kitchen staff
- 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 museum's commitment to quality customer service and products
- flexibly move between Amuse menu preparations and other kitchen tasks
- help prepare foods for Best Café, Special Events and Floris when directed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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