Cook I - Garde Manger (Full Time)
Core
Senior-level cook in the cold kitchen responsible for overseeing the preparation, presentation, and execution of all cold food items including salads, charcuterie, canapés, amuse-bouche, and buffet displays.
Role type
senior IC garde manger cook
Builds
cold food stations, buffet displays, and plated presentations for hotel outlets and events
Domain
hospitality + culinary arts
Required skills
advanced knife skills, cold food preparation, buffet presentation, food safety compliance, inventory management, staff mentorship, HACCP knowledge
Preferred skills
culinary school training, large-scale banquet operations experience
Technologies
kitchen equipment, cold storage systems
Responsibilities
Lead preparation and presentation of cold food items, supervise and assist lower-level cooks, prepare high-end buffet and plated presentations, ensure mise en place is complete, collaborate on seasonal menu items, uphold food safety and sanitation practices, monitor inventory, train and mentor lower-level cooks, maintain cleanliness of the cold kitchen area
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC