Kitchen Services Associates
Kitchen Services Associates
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Job Description
Title: Kitchen Services Associates
State Role Title:Food Prep and Serving Related Wkrs All Oth
Hiring Range: 16.50 per hour
Pay Band: 1
Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Location:MAIN MUSEUM
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) we facilitate beautiful memories.
Our Food Service & Events Team is relentlessly passionate about their work. Every event detail is a touchpoint a foundational pinning evoking the right ambiance feeling and desired energy.
Our dedicated service professionals bear witness and make possible some of the best days ever for our guests.
people will forget what you said people will forget what you did but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou
We welcome applications from skilled service professionals who are team-centric and positively energetic to join the museum as Kitchen Services Associates.
This is a non-exempt position without benefits eligible to work up to approximately 28 hours per week on average and up to 1450 hours annually (May 1 - April 30).
Why Join the Kitchen Services Team
Flexible Scheduling
The team works to provide reasonable and advanced-scheduling notice to staff within the agreed upon availability. We are open 365 days a year therefore there are a number of event opportunities to work.
Team-centric
Work with people whose talents shine not only at work but also beyond work hours. Many of our staff are creatives who find an ease in serving others have an eye for the details and enjoy the flexibility this position offers.
Mission-Driven
Revenue from events and other Enterprise operations directly supports museum operations. VMFA is the only art museum in the United States open 365
days a year with free general admission. Our purpose is to collect preserve exhibit and interpret art and to encourage the study of the arts.
Professional Environment
Professionalism is a key tenet in our workplace. We treat each other no less than how we treat our guests. Come create career-supportive relationships with
some of the best service professionals in the industry. Learn and grow with us.
Perks
All VMFA staff enjoy free admission to special exhibitions previews of special exhibitions employee pricing for select museum programs and classes and discounts at Amuse Best Caf and the VMFA Shop.
About the Work
The work is straightforward helping each other out and working as a team to get the job done.
Here is how Kitchen Services Associates accomplish this as a team:
Maintain a clean and organized dish area.
Ensure trash and recycling are taken out.
Help assist other dish areas in Best Cafe and Amuse restaurants when needed.
Work on various cleaning tasks during down time.
Organize dishes silverware platters cups plates etc.
Sweep and mop floors as needed (to include work areas cafe kitchen floors).
Keep cleaning chemicals stocked and alert manager to equipment or product needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor with guests and other employees.
Ability to read comprehend and follow basic direction and instruction.
Ability to remain calm professional and gracious in a fast paced high-pressure environment.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance during events.
Ability to be prompt and punctual to scheduled shifts.
Ability to stand or walk for up to 10 hours.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Additional Considerations
Prior general cleaning experience or hospitality related experience.
General experience with cleaning chemicals and dish machines.
Ability to work independently and effectively without direct supervision.
ServSafe Food Handlers certification is a plus.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resource Services
Phone: please email
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
