Garde Manger Cook - Luxury Hotel Cold Kitchen

Millennium Hotels and Resorts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Room Discounts across our global

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Biltmore Los Angeles, part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a Garde Manger Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare salads, cold appetizers, and garde manger selections while upholding high standards of quality and presentation in a luxury hotel setting.

Ideal candidates bring professional kitchen experience, knife skills, and a strong commitment to food safety. This onsite role offers opportunities for growth within a global hospitality group and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a hotel, restaurant, or banquet environment.
• Knowledge of cold food preparation, salads, dressings, appetizers, and food presentation techniques.
• Familiarity with knife skills, food portioning, and basic culinary techniques.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, proper food storage, and temperature control procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes, production sheets, and plating instructions accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present salads, cold appetizers, sandwiches, dressings, sauces, garnishes, and other garde manger selections.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and plating specifications.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature controls.
• Ensure all food products are fresh, properly handled, and stored in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, refrigeration units, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with buffet displays, banquet functions, and special events as needed.
• Coordinate with other kitchen team members to ensure timely and consistent food preparation.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or quality concerns to the chef or supervisor.
• Follow hotel policies, sanitation procedures, and food safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chef or management team.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional service
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Solutions-oriented mindset with attention to detail
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job description

The Biltmore Los Angeles, part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a Garde Manger Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare salads, cold appetizers, and garde manger selections while upholding high standards of quality and presentation in a luxury hotel setting.

Ideal candidates bring professional kitchen experience, knife skills, and a strong commitment to food safety. This onsite role offers opportunities for growth within a global hospitality group and a dynamic work environment.