Banquet Garde Manger Cook

The Windsor Court; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Windsor Court in New Orleans seeks a Banquet Garde Manger Cook to expertly prepare cold items for banquets and events, delivering precision, creativity, and high presentation standards.

You will assist in large-scale production, maintain food safety, and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure timely service and consistent quality across all cold offerings. The role requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds as part of daily duties.

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 and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble cold food items for banquets and events, including salads and canapés.
• Execute banquet menus according to recipes and guidelines.
• Assist with large-scale food production, plating, and garnishing.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the cold prep area per safety standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure consistency and quality.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs.

Skills

Food prep

Food safety

Fast-paced

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Lifting

Job 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