Banquet Garde Manger Cook at The Windsor Court in New Orleans, LA

Description

Join our culinary team as a Banquet Garde Manger Cook, where your skills in cold food preparation will play a vital role in delivering exceptional banquet and event experiences. We are seeking a dedicated professional who takes pride in precision, creativity, and food safety, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards of quality and presentation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working on diverse culinary projects, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in hospitality.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assemble cold food items for banquets and events, including salads, dressings, hors d’oeuvres, cold appetizers, charcuterie, canapés, and plated desserts as assigned.

• Execute banquet menus according to standardized recipes, event orders, and presentation guidelines.

• Assist with large-scale food production, plating, and garnishing to ensure timely service.

• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the cold food preparation area in compliance with food safety standards.

• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure consistency and quality across all cold food offerings.

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Food Prep or similar role

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds