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Catering Warehouse Expeditor (Norfolk)

Trolleyhouseva, Norfolk, VA, United States


Flexible Schedule, Weekend Availability Needed
About Us:

Groovin' Gourmets is the catering division of Trolley Hospitality Companies, a Richmond-based hospitality group serving the greater Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. We specialize in delivering fresh, chef-crafted meals and seamless service for corporate functions, weddings, and social events of all sizes.

Our commitment to quality extends beyond the food— we believe our success starts with our people. Driven by a shared purpose of delivering happiness to our customers, community, and team, we focus on fostering a supportive and positive workplace where everyone's contributions are valued. 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 energized by making other people's jobs easier

You are resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise

You find joy in the details and love checking off lists

You are able to think fast and like being active

You are willing to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them

You don't get flustered when the workload is more than you can get done in a day

You are interested in learning more about the catering business

How You'll Make an Impact:

Ensure food is being prepared and moved to the expo area with the appropriate priority

Verify that the type and quantity of prepared food match event requirements by following the menu on the worksheet

Pack food quickly and accurately to maintain proper temperature and freshness

Ensure hot foods are held at safe temperatures and cold foods are kept properly chilled to maintain food safety standards

Portion and package ingredients for signature cocktails and mixers

Organize and label orders by event to allow the warehouse team to efficiently retrieve items

Pull and pack expo items (disposables) for events

Pull and pack bar items for events

Notify Warehouse Manager when disposable inventory is low

Keep the tasting room clean, organized, and fully stocked (Hampton Roads only)

Assist with picking up event-specific items or fulfilling special requests as needed

Support order preparation by making iced tea, lemonade, filling coolers with ice, packing disposables, and completing other related tasks

Maintain cleanliness and organization in the expo area

Assist with additional catering warehouse duties as needed

What You Bring to the Table:

Warehouse or similar experience preferred

Previous catering, event, or hospitality background a plus

Knowledge of catering terminology a plus

Able to frequently bend, stoop and lift (up to 75lbs)

Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures

The Good Stuff:

$18-20/hr, depending on experience

Flexible Schedule, weekend availability needed

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse

Free Employee Shift Meal

Crunch Gym Membership Discount

Part-time employees who work at least 1,000 hours a year are eligible for 401k matching after the first year

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