Garde Manger

The Garde Manger prepares artistic displays and composes trays as well specification designed salads, sandwiches, canapés, desserts, sauces and all cold food preparations according to designated preparation methods as detailed on Linkculinaire.com. The Garde Manger is the primary driver of culinary artistry, fresh ingredients, quality and finesse in culinary design and presentation. The Garde Manger manages challenges and designs solutions and innovative answers in situations arising that require action and critical thinking in providing clients with the highest of quality and craftsmanship in displays and professionally composed dishes and displays. The Garde Manger is granted the authority to make final decisions to create culinary solutions following company procedures related to customer satisfaction, safety, and cost.

We offer full benefits:

• Healthcare benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance are company paid benefits.
• We have a generous Vacation Program
• 401K Retirement Plan, for eligible employees, (plan entry is the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, discretionary company match is 100% of the first 6% of participant contributions up to the contribution maximum for the 2023 Plan Year.
• In addition, there are other Supplemental Benefits. Air Culinaire Worldwide considers 30 worked hours a week a full-time employment status and all full-time employees qualify for benefits. See our benefits here Benefits Guide 2023
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Responsibilities and Associated Duties:

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Garde Manger’s primary responsibility is to innovative and artistic displays, spec-trays, quality salads, sandwiches, canapés, desserts and sauces – and any cold preparation, which the Executive Chef directs. The Garde Manger prepares all displays and menu items according to Air Culinaire preparation methods as documented on Linkculinaire.com while maintaining Air Culinaire Standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The Garde Manger is one of the leading culinary professionals in the ACW kitchen and will conduct himself or herself in the utmost professional manner whether they are directing prep cooks and fellow team members or working with external customers and peers.
• This position is responsible to work with the Expo and prioritize orders, ensure the use of the freshest ingredients, accuracy in preparation, quality assurance, order finalization, and the use of appropriate packaging and labeling, and overall compliance with ACES specifications associated with all Air Culinaire client orders.
• The Garde Manger is responsible to verify that food quality and specifications match the kitchen issued specification in ACES and on Linkculinaire.com.
• This position is responsible for prioritizing food production orders, quality assurance, verifying the use of proper trays and packaging - and the overall compliance with ACES specifications associated with all Air Culinaire specifications and ACES orders.
• Ensure food quality, use ACW specifications at all times - and to ensure that the food matches the presentation provided in the specification as provided on Linkculinaire.com.
• Additionally, the Garde Manger will participate in the process of training and directing Air Culinaire team members, take time to teach, train and audit all trays and displays to ensure food safety and HACCP compliance.

Measures of Success:

- Annual Performance Review- success will be measured using results of the Annual Performance Review (2X per-year), which are established bi-annually, just prior to the new Fiscal Year starting & at the 6-month mark of the fiscal year, to include Specific Job Responsibilities and our Core Service Goals:

- Stellar Customer Service

- Integrity & Accountability

- Entrepreneurial Spirit

- Teamwork Commitment

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements:

· High School diploma is required.

· High school diploma or its equivalent required, with experience in new culinary trends preferred.

· Individual must have 2-3 years of experience in a kitchen environment within a catering or fine dining establishment.

· Current Safe Food Handling Certificate preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to take orders and follow through as well as work well with others in a team-driven, fast-paced environment is essential.

· Must be energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated to assist in food preparation and presentation.

· Prior hospitality/food Expo and delivery experience preferred.

Disclaimer:

This position description highlights a general description of duties and responsibilities. Employee(s) may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described herein, and any duties are subject to change at any time, according to the needs of the location or Company.

• We require all applicants to submit information in order to process the following pre-employment tests and U.S. employment authorization:
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Pre-employment Drug Test
  • E-Verify

*We are a promote-from-within company and top performers can achieve career goals quickly in this fast pace growth organization!