Job Description

The Garde Manger - Aventura Catering, is responsible for overseeing the cold kitchen operations at the fast-paced, high-volume Phoenix Convention Center.

• This role requires managing a team of cooks and ensuring that all cold food items, including salads, appetizers, cold hors d?oeuvres, and charcuterie, are prepared to the highest standards and delivered on time for events ranging from small meetings to large conventions.
• This role focuses on handling the complexities of large-scale cold food production, requiring leadership, technical expertise, and operational efficiency to ensure smooth event execution.

Job Responsibilities

? Lead, train, and manage the cold kitchen team, prep cooks, and other culinary staff.

? Assign tasks, supervise production, and ensure that quality and consistency are maintained.
? Work closely with the Executive Chef and other sous-chefs to coordinate food production schedules based on event needs.
? Execute and oversee the production of cold dishes, including salads, canapés, charcuterie boards, cold appetizers, and other specialty items as per the event?s requirements.
? Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of cold food items.
? Maintain recipe standards and adjust for large-batch production.
? Monitor ingredient levels and coordinate with the purchasing department to ensure timely ordering of supplies.
? Conduct regular inventory checks of cold production items, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste.
? Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of food items in compliance with food safety standards.
? Ensure all cold kitchen areas adhere to Aramark and local health department standards.
? Oversee HACCP processes and ensure proper handling, storage, and sanitation of all food products.
? Regularly inspect products and raw materials to maintain quality control and food safety.
? Work closely with the catering team and event coordinators to ensure all cold food items are prepared, plated, and delivered according to event timelines.
? Adjust production schedules as needed for multiple overlapping events.
? Provide on-site support for events when necessary, troubleshooting and ensuring smooth service delivery.
? Monitor food costs and labor efficiency, minimizing waste and optimizing production processes.
? Implement and maintain prep sheets, production schedules, and portion control systems to ensure consistent and cost-effective food production.

Qualifications

o Minimum of 7 years as a sous-chef, preferably in cold production, catering, or banquet settings. Experience in high-volume kitchens is required.
o Expertise in cold food production, including charcuterie, salads, and cold hors d?oeuvres.
o Strong leadership and team management abilities.
o Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple events simultaneously.
o Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to plan production efficiently.
o Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
o Fast-paced, high-volume production environment with the need for quick thinking and flexibility.
o The role may require long hours; working an event based schedule to including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
o Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Education: Formal culinary training or equivalent work experience in high-volume kitchen.
Certifications: Food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe) is required.
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