Garde Manger (YEAR ROUND)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Consults with Garde Manger Chef on all work to be performed. 
• Prepares appetizers, relishes, and hors d’oeuvres. 
• Chops, dices, and grinds meats and vegetables. 
• Slices cold meat and cheese. 
• Arranges and garnishes cold meat dishes. 
• Prepares cold meat sandwiches. 
• Mixes and prepares cold sauces, meat glazes, jellies, salad dressings, and stuffing. 
• Prepares and cooks food to order in an a la carte environment; Banquet cooking as needed. 
• Follows all recipes and specifications for proper preparation, plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. 
• Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served. 
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at the station to assure a smooth service period. 
• Maintains a clean sanitary workstation along with all kitchen equipment and utensils. 
• Handles, stores and rotates products properly; Labels and dates all food items. 
• Consistently knows and compiles the Club’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures. 
• Performs any additional tasks as requested by the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.

Education / Experience

• At least 2 years cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant.  Private club, hotel or resort setting is a plus.
• Culinary degree is preferred.
• Must be able to multitask and stay calm and focused in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to understand, interpret and follow a variety of instructions orally and in written form in English.
• Excellent knife skills; Must possess own knives.

Certifications

• Food Handler Certified

Other

• Must be able to work a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements (The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. 
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, turning, and stooping.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for several hours at a time.
• Normal vision and hearing ranges required.