Garde Manger

ACW

. Prepare artistic displays, spec-trays, salads, sandwiches, canapés, desserts, sauces, and other cold food preparations .

Posted 10/23/2026part-timeAshburn • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 - $23 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food preparation, display, and safety compliance, with a strong focus on quality assurance and team collaboration in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Proficient in following culinary standards and managing catering logistics while ensuring adherence to allergen and special-diet requests.

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Food PreparationHACCP ComplianceSafe Food Handling CertificateCatering LogisticsQuality Assurance

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Hard Skills

Food PreparationQuality AssuranceCatering LogisticsFood Safety ProceduresIngredient Specification VerificationMenu Item PreparationOrder FinalizationPackaging and LabelingTemperature LogsCross-Training

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCreativityEnthusiasmFlexibilityGood Judgment

Tools & Technologies

ShipdayKitchen EquipmentSanitizer Stations

Certifications & Qualifications

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Industry Keywords

CateringFine DiningCulinary TrendsACES ComplianceAllergen Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare artistic displays, spec-trays, salads, sandwiches, canapés, desserts, sauces, and other cold food preparations
Prepare displays and menu items according to Air Culinaire preparation methods and standards
Work with the Expo team to prioritize orders and ensure ingredient freshness, preparation accuracy, quality assurance, order finalization, packaging, labeling, and ACES compliance
Verify food quality and specifications against kitchen-issued ACES specifications
Prioritize food production orders and verify proper trays, packaging, and presentation
Train, direct, teach, and audit team members on trays, displays, food safety, and HACCP compliance
Use Shipday for catering logistics, deliveries, delivery photos, and recipient information
Monitor quality and accuracy in display and cold food production and provide solutions requiring immediate action
Follow ACES order requirements, allergen and special-diet requests, and culinary quality, safety, satisfaction, and food-cost procedures
Maintain a safe, orderly, and sanitized kitchen, including sanitizer stations and temperature logs
Verify ingredient specifications and routine equipment cleaning and maintenance
Assist with ordering ingredients and packaging and stocking kitchen items
Work directly with Chefs to maintain ACW standards and procedures
Cross-train to prepare hot food or drive as a secondary duty
Carry the company-provided cellphone and serve as secondary ACES coordinator
Check and print cross-references, process alcohol receipts, and coordinate fulfillment-related items
Report to and answer to the General Manager
Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
2–3 years of experience in a kitchen environment within a catering or fine dining establishment
Experience in new culinary trends preferred
Current Safe Food Handling Certificate preferred
Ability to take orders and follow through
Ability to work well in a team-driven, fast-paced environment
Energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply good judgment and carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Background check required
Drug test required
E-Verify required
Must safely operate company vehicles and drive in compliance with local and federal laws when called upon
Must follow company-approved uniform and food safety procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Promote-from-within company
Top performers can achieve career goals quickly
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions