We are seeking a skilled and experienced Garde Manger/Sous to join our team at Artistry Catering. As a Garde Manger, you will play a crucial role in meal preparation and ensuring the highest quality of food is served to our guests. If you have a passion for culinary arts and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including chopping fruits and vegetables, making sauces, cutting meat, preparing cold entrees, appetizers (hot/cold, charcuterie), box lunches.
-Elegantly plating appetizers, desserts, and other prepared food items
- Reporting to the Head Chef, cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Follow recipes and presentation specifications to ensure consistency and quality
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Ensure that food is completed in high quality, beautifully presented and in a timely fashion
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
-Support food ordering and offsite food shopping (ie Costco, Restaurant Depot) as needed
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Garde Manager/Sous Chef/Banquet Chef or relevant role in the food industry
-Proven Experience in a catering or banquet environment managing multiple simultaneous orders (typically managing 3-5 different orders with different menu per day)
-Experience with catering plating and portions
-Knowledge of various cooking techniques and methods
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills (English proficiency is required)
- High school diploma or equivalent; culinary school diploma preferred, but not required
Skills:
- Large Scale Meal preparation (200+ people per order)
- Knife skills
- Culinary knowledge
- Knowledge of food industry standards and regulations
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
Join our team as a Garde Manager and showcase your culinary skills while contributing to an exceptional dining experience for our guests. Apply today!