Dishwasher/Prep Cook

***Schedule: Friday 6pm-10:30pm | Saturday 1pm-10:30pm | Sunday 9am-3:30pm***

About us:

Parterre is a quaint restaurant located on the historic grounds of the Linden Row Inn where we serve an approachable southern cuisine with a New Orleans twist. Our restaurant is a part of Trolley Hospitality Companies, a locally owned company that was awarded one of the Top Workplaces by the Richmond Times-Dispatch three years running.

At Trolley, we understand that our success is driven by the dedication and passion of our employees and together we strive to fulfill our company's mission of delivering happiness to our customers, our community, and our employees. We hope you will join us!

Our Values - The Trolley Way:

• No excuses
• Do the right thing
• Can-do attitude
• Always growing
• Help first-be part of the solution
• Transparency and honesty-no BS

Please visit our website at www.trolleyhouseva.com to learn more!

About you:

• You are a quick mover and pride yourself on getting things done efficiently
• You are energized by maintaining order in the chaos
• You seek out opportunities to 'leave it better than you found it'
• You believe that being on time means being five minutes early
• You are willing to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them
• You want to get started on a career working in a kitchen

What You Will be Doing:

As the Prep Cook/Dishwasher, you are responsible for cleaning dishes to ensure that the restaurant has a steady supply of clean plates, bowls, silverware, pots, pans and glasses. You will be prioritizing loads and keeping the dish room and kitchen clean and free of waste. You will also be responsible for supporting the Line Cooks with food prep. Some typical tasks include:

• Scraping, rinsing, and loading dishes in the commercial grade dishwasher
• Manually washing large pots and pans, including scrubbing off stuck on debris
• Unloading dishes and utensils from dish machine and organizing them properly
• Sanitizing and wiping down dish room and kitchen food prep stations
• Sweeping and mopping kitchen and dish room
• Cleaning hood vents, speed racks, and dish machine
• Collecting and removing waste from floor and work surfaces
• Emptying trash bins and taking them to the dumpster
• Working as an additional kitchen staff support doing food prep including cutting, chopping, mixing, and weighing food
• Following all food safety procedures and safety guidelines

What You Bring to the Table:

• Attention to detail
• Able to work while standing for extended periods of time
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Commitment to food safety procedures and safety guidelines
• Experience with food prep preferred
• Experience using a commercial dishwasher a plus

The Good Part!

• Starting at $15/hr
• Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services, Parterre restaurant, and vending items in our warehouse
• Part-time employees who work at least 1,000 hours a year are eligible for 401k matching after the first year