Garde Manger

Garde-Manger 

Sonny Langers Catering

629794 Ontario Ltd. (o/a Sonny Langer’s Catering)

180 Steeles Ave West

Unit #12

Thornhill Ontario

905-881-4356

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Job title: Garde-Manger Chef

We are a high-volume caterer in Thornhill seeking Garde-Manger Chef for preparation of dishes such as salads, appetizers, hors d’oeuvres and sandwiches, including traditional foods served at the Jewish high holidays, seders, funerals, shivas etc. Garde-Manger Chef will also be responsible for vegetable craving and decoration of platters for functions. We are seeking to hire a full-time permanent Garde-Manger Chef, who will work a minimum of 30 hours/week to a maximum of 40 hours/week.

Duties:

- Prepare all hot and cold foods in our kitchen including desserts (cookies/cakes), all types of vegetable, grain and other salads, fish/dairy dishes, canapes, fruit/vegetable platters, fancy sandwiches and related components including sauces for events large and small including holidays and life events

- Prepare culturally relevant and traditional Jewish dishes

- Supervise and Train other kitchen staff

- Create and prepare garnishes, presentation of platters with decorative flair and visual appeal

- Instruction others in food preparation and food presentation

- Properly storing and labeling all food and ingredients

- Maintaining food safety standards and a sanitary kitchen

- Menu planning; recipe planning

- Monitor and request food stock and supplies.

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Requirements:

· Must be available to work all hours including weekends and holidays (30 Hours Per Week)

· Must be available to work early morning hours

· Minimum Educational Requirement: Secondary School. College Diploma in related field (preferred)

· Minimum two (2) years’ work experience in commercial food preparation

· Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt and work within a team.

· Effective communication skills

· Works well under pressure

· Positive and reliable

· Must have understanding and work experience with Kosher-style foods and knowledge of traditional Jewish cuisine

· Must have vegetable carving expertise

Other Information:

Language of work: English

Work Location: 180 Steeles Ave West, Unit #12, Thornhill Ontario.

Vacation: Eligible for 2 Weeks Vacation After Full Year of working

Sonny Langer’s Catering is an equal opportunity employer. We are pleased to accept applications from underrepresented groups and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, youth, new immigrants and persons with disabilities.