Position Description

The garde manger is an essential part of the kitchen at Troutbeck and generally prepares and plates cold food dishes and appetizers. From simple appetizers like charcuterie boards of meats and cheeses to salads and other cold dishes.

Essential Duties of Garde Manger

Job Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Line Cook

· Helps set up the whole kitchen prior to a restaurant’s opening.

· Sets up a station by bringing all containers of necessary food items to the station

· Prepares cold dishes and appetizers of each meal as assigned by either the chef or sous chef.

· Keeps pace with other cooks on the line so that all food is ready for each plate at the same time.

· Plates food in an attractive manner and to specification

· Maintains a sanitary station throughout the shift

· Wraps unused items and stores in proper areas at the end of a shift and shuts off all equipment at the station.

· Participates in cleaning the rest of the kitchen before the restaurant closes for the night.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Has knowledge of standard cooking techniques

· Possesses excellent communication skills.

· Works cooperatively and efficiently in a team environment.

· Has the ability to perform calmly under pressure.

· Uses critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems quickly.

· Manages time effectively

· Understands and follows written and verbal directions explicitly and asks questions for clarity when necessary.

• Learns new recipes and new procedures rapidly.

Education and Experience

· On-the-job training.

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Certificate in culinary arts or a related area from a vocational or technical school.

· Associates degree from a community college in a food or cooking related field.

· Positive attitude

· Good communication skills

· Ability to work under pressure

· Ability to work on their own or in teams

Work Environment

· Stands on feet for long periods of time while cutting and otherwise preparing food.

· Performs heavy lifting by carrying large sacks of flour, sugar, frozen meats, vegetables and other ingredients.

· Works odd hours like late evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays.

· Endures hot temperatures, loud noises and some stress in the fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
A note about Covid-19: While Troutbeck encourages all candidates, guests, and staff to be vigilant in protecting themselves against Covid-19, masks and vaccinations are now optional, in accordance with CDC and State of NY DOH guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Amenia, NY 12501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Required)
• Kitchen experience: 1 year (Required)
• Cooking: 1 year (Required)
• Knife skills: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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