Garde Manger

Air Culinaire Worldwide

. Prepare artistic displays and composed 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, presentation, and compliance with ACES and HACCP standards while ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Proficient in training team members and managing catering logistics using Shipday.

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Food PreparationACES ComplianceHACCP ComplianceSafe Food Handling CertificateCatering Logistics

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Hard Skills

Food Quality VerificationMenu Item PreparationIngredient Specification VerificationFood Safety ProceduresCatering Order Management

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCreativityMotivationFlexibilityGood Judgment

Tools & Technologies

ShipdaySanitizer StationsTemperature Logs

Certifications & Qualifications

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Industry Keywords

CateringFine DiningFood Cost ManagementAllergen ManagementKitchen Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare artistic displays and composed 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 fresh ingredients, accurate preparation, 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, trays, and displays for 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 orders, allergen and special diet requests, and company procedures for quality, safety, satisfaction, and food cost
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 with chefs to ensure ACW standards and procedures are reflected in daily operations
Safely operate company vehicles and drive in compliance with applicable laws when needed
Cross-train to prepare hot food or drive as a secondary duty
Carry a company-provided cellphone and serve as secondary ACES coordinator
Perform other duties assigned by the General Manager
Report to and work under the direction of 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Promote-from-within company
Career advancement opportunities for top performers
Company-provided cellphone
Company-approved uniform
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities