Banquet Cold Prep Chef – Fast-Paced Event Specialist

Avion Hospitality; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Hospitality in New Orleans is seeking a Banquet Garde Manger Cook to craft cold foods for banquets and events, ensuring high standards of presentation and safety.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing salads, dressings, canapés, charcuterie and plated desserts, maintaining a clean station and collaborating with the culinary team to deliver timely, visually appealing dishes.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Job description

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