Garde Manger Cook

Myers Park Country Club; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Myers Park Country Club is reopening for banquets and events and seeks enthusiastic staff for morning and evening shifts. You will prepare salads and other cold items for breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, and special parties, interact with an award-winning team, and help ensure quality and presentation.

Experience in culinary prep is preferred; you will handle dressings, sandwiches, hors d’oeuvres, and safe handling of perishable ingredients in a fast-paced club environment.

Qualifications

• Prepares all salad items before each shift; washes and cuts lettuce, vegetables, fruits, meats, etc.
• Prepares salads and other cold items for functions and service.
• Prepares salad dressings.
• Slices and pre-portion cold cooked meat, fish, and poultry; garnishes them neatly.
• Prepares appetizers, hors d’oeuvres in a tasteful manner.
• Makes sandwiches according to club’s standard recipes.
• Cleans equipment and keeps pantry area clean and neat.
• Sets up, maintains and breaks down salad prep station.
• Covers, dates and stores reusable leftovers properly.
• Ensures food products are used before spoilage.
• Prepares and serves items per portion/presentation standards.
• Notifies Sous Chef of shortages.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily mise en place for salad prep and cold items.
• Prepare salads and cold items for breakfasts, luncheons and events.
• Prepare dressings and garnishes to standard recipes.
• Assist with plating of salads, appetizers, and sandwiches.
• Maintain cleanliness of prep areas and equipment.
• Coordinate with Garde Manger for shortages and stocks.

Skills

Salad preparation

Food preparation

Knife skills

Garde Manger

Food safety

Education

Culinary experience preferred

Job description

Description

Myers Park Country Club is excited to reopen for banquets and events, as well as additional a la carte venues, and we are looking to add enthusiastic members to our team. If you are interested in executing a successful event by preparing food items for breakfasts, luncheons, dinners and special parties, come join the fun. You'll get the opportunity to prepare salads and other cold food items all while interacting with an award-winning team. We are looking for someone with open flexibility for both morning and evening shifts.

Requirements

• Prepares all salad items before each shift; washes and cuts lettuce, vegetables, fruits, meats, etc., and maintains product levels during service hours.
• Prepares salads and other cold items for special functions.
• Prepares salad dressings.
• Slices and pre-portions cold cooked meat, fish, and poultry; garnishes them in an appetizing and tasteful manner.
• Prepares appetizers, hors d’oeuvres in a tasteful manner.
• Makes sandwiches according to club’s standard recipes.
• Cleans equipment and ensures that pantry area refrigerator and walk-in are clean and neat.
• Sets-up, maintains and breaks-down salad prep station.
• Covers, dates and neatly stores re-usable leftover products.
• Ensures that food products are used before they spoil.
• Prepares and serves items in accordance with established portion and presentation standards.
• Notifies Garde Manger Sous Chef in advance of product shortages.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid, and noisy environment.

Education And/or Experience

• Culinary experience is preferred.