Garde Manger Cold Station Specialist

BGI 14TH STREET LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bagatelle in New York City seeks a Cold Cook (Garde Manger) to handle salads, crudos, charcuterie, and other cold items with precision. You will follow recipes, plating guides, and service pace while maintaining cold-chain and food-safety standards.

The role focuses on execution, not supervision, requiring 1–2 years in a cold kitchen and strong knife skills. This is a hands-on, high-volume environment with a commitment to quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; culinary arts training or certificate preferred, but not required.
• NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certificate preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, crudos, charcuterie, dressings, and other cold items per Bagatelle recipes and plating guides.
• Maintain cold station cleanliness, food safety, and proper cold-holding temperatures (FIFO).
• Execute daily production lists and prep assignments; assist service with urgency and accuracy.
• Maintain portion control and minimize waste across cold station items.
• Support kitchen leadership and train new team members on cold station procedures.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English literacy

Communication

Work under pressure

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/certificate preferred

Food Protection Certificate preferred

Tools

Slicers

Mandolines

Knives

Job description

Bagatelle in New York City seeks a Cold Cook (Garde Manger) to handle salads, crudos, charcuterie, and other cold items with precision. You will follow recipes, plating guides, and service pace while maintaining cold-chain and food-safety standards.

The role focuses on execution, not supervision, requiring 1–2 years in a cold kitchen and strong knife skills. This is a hands-on, high-volume environment with a commitment to quality and presentation.