Garde Manger Cook - Bancroft Chophouse

The Bancroft; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Comprehensive benefits after 6 months

Employee dining discount - 25%

Daily family meal

401k with annual match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

The Bancroft, located in Burlington, MA, is seeking a Garde Manger Cook to craft cold appetizers, salads, seafood displays, and desserts that elevate our premium dining experience.

Join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen where precision, presentation, and teamwork are essential. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required; competitive benefits apply after six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Strong knife skills and knowledge of cold food preparation techniques.
• Excellent eye for detail, presentation, and consistency.
• Able to multitask and perform efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present cold appetizers, composed salads, seafood cocktails, charcuterie boards, and other garde manger items according to The Bancroft's standards.
• Ensure every dish is consistently plated with exceptional attention to detail and presentation.
• Maintain freshness, quality, and proper storage of all ingredients.
• Prepare mise en place for daily service and maintain an organized workstation.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure timely execution during service.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion control, and plating specifications.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to the Chef or Sous Chef.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area while following all food safety and health regulations.
• Assist with special event preparation as needed.

Skills

Knife skills

Cold food prep

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organization

Flexible hours

Physical endurance

Education

Culinary Arts degree (plus)

Job description

Description

The Bancroft Chophouse is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Garde Manger Cook to join our upscale steakhouse. This position plays a key role in creating exceptional first impressions by preparing beautifully presented cold appetizers, salads, seafood displays, and desserts that complement our premium dining experience.

If you have a passion for precision, presentation, and culinary excellence, we'd love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present cold appetizers, composed salads, seafood cocktails, charcuterie boards, and other garde manger items according to The Bancroft's standards.
• Ensure every dish is consistently plated with exceptional attention to detail and presentation.
• Maintain freshness, quality, and proper storage of all ingredients.
• Prepare mise en place for daily service and maintain an organized workstation.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure timely execution during service.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion control, and plating specifications.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to the Chef or Sous Chef.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area while following all food safety and health regulations.
• Assist with special event preparation as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong knife skills and knowledge of cold food preparation techniques.
• Excellent eye for detail, presentation, and consistency.
• Ability to multitask and perform efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining the highest culinary standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50lbs.
• A degree or diploma in Culinary Arts is a plus!

What We Offer

Here is a snapshot of our amazing benefits!

• Flexible Schedule
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package after 6 (six) months to employees that meet our eligibility requirements* (health, dental, vision, vacation).
• Employee dining discount - 25% off food for you and a guest.
• Daily family meal.
• 401k* with an annual match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus - get paid to work with your friends!
• Training and opportunities for growth!

*Employee must meet eligibility requirements to enroll in benefits.

The Webber Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer.

If you're passionate about creating visually stunning dishes and delivering an exceptional fine dining experience, we'd love to hear from you.