Garde Manger FT

Your day to day:

As a Garde Manger, you will be responsible to assist with the planning, ordering or production of food items pertaining to the respective section(s) of the food and beverage outlet or kitchen.  Prepare meals in accordance with portion and quality standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in inspecting the cleanliness of the line floor and all kitchen stations.  Maintain and strictly abide by proper storage procedures and state sanitation and health regulations.  Notify Maintenance of any needed repairs.
• Assist in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material and equipment.
• Provide instruction to less experienced culinary staff.  Check the methods of preparation, portion, sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare batch recipes, cold food items and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure that guests receive high quality food items in a timely manner.  Coordinate the smooth service and relation to the pass and pick-up of food.
• Assist in the supervision of day-to-day operation of the kitchen as needed; check the methods of preparation, portion, sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

Qualifications and Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of experience as a cook, or equivalent combination of education and food preparation experience.  Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

·         Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds

·         Moving about the kitchen

·         Handling food, objects, products and utensils

·         Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with other culinary staff, wait staff, and guests.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when giving and receiving instructions and preparing recipes
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What we offer:

The hourly pay range for this role is $18.00-$20.00

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and many other benefits to eligible employees.  Additionally, hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/ Females/ Veterans/ Disabled.

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Important information:

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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