Line Cook At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), we create unique dining experiences. Amuse Restaurant is a contemporary fine dining restaurant overlooking the Robins Sculpture Garden, featuring an innovative menu and fresh, local ingredients. Floris, located in the Pauley Center Parlor, is a unique and inclusive culinary experience based on the traditions and habits of tea culture and service around the world. The seasonal rotating menu is inspired by various tea-centric regions and features expertly curated teas from minority and women-owned Virginia tea vendors. When dining at Amuse and Floris, every aspect of the meal 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 to skilled service professionals who are team-centric and positively energetic to join the museum as a Line Cook. This is a non-exempt position without benefits, eligible to work up to approximately 28 hours per week on average and up to 1,450 hours annually (May 1 April 30). Why Join the Amuse Team? Flexible Scheduling Team-centric Work Mission-Driven Professional Environment Perks About the Work The work is straightforward, working together to offer an elevated dining experience. The Line Cook assists the kitchen management of Amuse and Floris at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Reporting to the Amuse Executive Chef, this position prepares food to the chef's specification as well as assisting kitchen staff with daily operations. Here is how the Line Cook accomplishes this as part of a team: Prepare food to the executive chef's specifications as well as assisting kitchen staff with daily tasks Working independently to help support the Amuse and Floris 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 Amuse and Floris menu preparations to helping prepare other foods or undertaking other kitchen tasks, as needed Helping prepare foods for Best Cafe and Special Events when directed Minimum Qualifications 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 take feedback well Ability to use weights, measures and comprehend recipes Knowledge of basic knife skills, chopping, and sauting, 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 Additional Considerations Has familiarity with a wide range of global cuisine and embraces creating multicultural offerings Experience with seasonal menus and farm to table ethos Experience working with professional kitchen equipment Prior line cook experience in a fast-paced, fine dining restaurant or hotel ServSafe Food Handler Certification or equivalent Knowledge and experience with menu preparation and implementation Culinary degree Pastry experience Contact Information Name: Human Resources Services Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum In support of the Commonwealth's 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 800-552-5019. 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. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer