Sous Chef

About the role

Trolley Eats is the corporate dining division of Trolley Hospitality Companies, a Richmond-based hospitality group. We specialize in tailored food service solutions for workplaces, schools, and public venues, offering customized menus made with high-quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods of all types for normal breakfast/lunch service and for special guests and functions according to the Executive Chef's specifications.
• Instruct and support line cooks and other kitchen employees in the preparation, cooking, plating, and garnishing of food and beverages.
• Create weekly menu specials with guidance from the Executive Chef.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure performance to established standards.
• Determine the schedule of production necessary to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food services.
• Check the quantity and quality of ingredients and prepared food and beverage products to ensure that standards are met.
• Aid in food costing and specification of recipes and procedures.
• Participate in inventory management of food, beverage, and supplies.
• Order or requisition food and other supplies as needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Record production or operational data on specified forms such as, prep lists, waste logs, and cleaning schedule.

Requirements

• 3+ years of kitchen experience, preferably with some experience in a cafeteria (or similar) setting.
• 1+ years of Sous Chef level experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Top notch communication skills.
• Excellent planning/organizational and problem-solving skills.
• ServSafe certification a plus.

Skills

• Proactive in reducing waste.
• Natural awareness of inventory.
• Manage logistics behind the scenes.
• Enjoy 'all hands on deck' mentality.
• Build and develop a successful team.
• Seek out opportunities to "leave it better than you found it."
• Create and efficiently execute prep lists.
• Experienced line cook with desire for more variety and responsibility.

Benefits

• $22/hr
• Paid holidays, Sick Time, Vacation, & Floating Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available
• 401(K) retirement plan and company match after 1 year of employment
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Shift Meal
• Discounted Gym membership plan
• Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse