Cold Side Chef / Garde Manger

We are looking for a Cold Side Chef / Garde Manger

• Free Parking
• Free meal Per Shift
• Great Benefits
• 401K Matching

At Sodexo Live! we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans visitors guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; its a chance to be part of something greater. Here youll build a career where everyday is anything but normal.

Our experiences are unique and so are our people. Bring your personality your background and your desire to delight others. In return well give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all youll return home knowing that youve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

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The Music City Center is Nashvilles convention center located in the heart of downtown. The 2.1 million square foot facility opened in 2013 and was built so that Nashville could host large citywide conventions in the downtown area. The mission of the Music City Center is to create significant economic benefit for the citizens of the greater Nashville region by attracting local and national events while focusing on community inclusion sustainability and exceptional customer service delivered by our talented team members.

Essential Responsibilities:

• • 4 Years in a Professional Kitchen Hotel Convention center Catering or Upscale Restaurant scratch Culinary Production.
  • Knowledge of From scratch dressing Cooking Presentation of cold platters Fundamentals of Cold Side Production
  • Able to lead Cooks and Temp Professionals for the shift
  • Able to work Shifts on week end and Open to changing shifts
  • Experienced in Mise En place and following recipes preparing and presenting cold foods such as salads cold soups meats and cheeses. Plated and on Platters.
  • Knife skills cutting chopping carving dicing.
  • Ability to fillin at other stations as needed
  • Responsible include for inventory preparation and presentation of select dishes and food items.
  • Able to work in a teamoriented environment and under considerable stress.
  • Responsible for station hygiene and sanitation as per Davidson County Sanitation Mandate
  • ServSafe Certification Preferred..
  • May be required to assist with other duties in the culinary production including Hot Side or banquet Plate up.
  • Ability to supervise and train others.

  Types of foods commonly prepared and presented by the kitchen Garde manger.

  • Salads and composed Salads in bowls and Plated.
  • Cold soups and Cold Sauces from Scratch like gazpacho Vichyssoise and Cold Salsa
  • Fresh fruit Platters and Plated
  • Canned and preserved food Production
  • Box Lunches with Prepared Sandwiches Wraps and Canape
  • Fresh vegetables dips relishes Dressings
  • Butters and spreads
  • Preserved meats or charcuterie Boards.
  • Cheeses Boards and presentations platters

Qualifications/Skills:

Required:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in food preparation in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to interact verbally and listen attentively to coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to follow written and oral direction.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Preferred:

• Culinary degree from an accredited college or university.

Other Requirements:

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightlyquartered environment.

Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights weekends and holidays.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age genetic information status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal State or Local law.