Garde Manger Lead: Charcuterie & Cold Prep Expert

Yardbird DC; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yardbird DC is seeking an experienced Cold Kitchen Lead to join our high-volume, upscale kitchen. You will prepare salads, charcuterie, and cold dishes, supervise staff, and contribute to menu development with emphasis on plating and quality.

The role requires knife mastery, strong organization, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication with kitchen and service teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Expertise in knife skills, cold food preparation, charcuterie techniques, and plating aesthetics.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work under pressure; teamwork and leadership skills; effective communication

Responsabilités

• Cold Food Preparation: Prepare and maintain cold foods such as salads, cold cuts, fruits, cheeses, terrines, and hors d’oeuvres according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Charcuterie and Specialty Items: Produce charcuterie boards, composed salads, cold appetizers, and cheese programs, ensuring precision in knife work and plating aesthetics
• Buffet and Display Management: Assemble visually appealing buffet items and display platters for banquets and events, maintaining consistency and quality
• Inventory and Storage: Monitor cold storage areas, maintain proper food stock levels, and ensure all items are stored at correct temperatures
• Sanitation and Safety: Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards in the cold kitchen, ensuring compliance with health regulations
• Team Leadership: Supervise and train kitchen staff, coordinate with other culinary team members, and communicate effectively to ensure smooth operations
• Menu Development: Assist in creating seasonal or specialty cold dishes, including hors d’oeuvres and charcuterie plates, contributing to menu innovation

Connaissances

Knife skills

Cold food prep

Charcuterie techniques

Plating aesthetics

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication

Formation

Culinary degree

Description du poste

Yardbird DC is seeking an experienced Cold Kitchen Lead to join our high-volume, upscale kitchen. You will prepare salads, charcuterie, and cold dishes, supervise staff, and contribute to menu development with emphasis on plating and quality.

The role requires knife mastery, strong organization, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication with kitchen and service teams is essential.