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Graton Resort & Casino

GARDE MANGER COOK

Rohnert Park, CA

$17.75 - $21.25/hr

The Garde Manger Cook is responsible for preparing a wide range of cold product using fresh, premiumingredients in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards. This role requires ...

Graton Resort & Casino

GARDE MANGER COOK

Rohnert Park, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $21.25/hr

The Garde Manger Cook is responsible for preparing a wide range of cold product using fresh, premiumingredients in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards. This role requires ...

Graton Resort & Casino

GARDE MANGER COOK

Rohnert Park, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $21.25/hr

The Garde Manger Cook is responsible for preparing a wide range of cold product using fresh, premium ingredients in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards. This role requires ...

the Chef Agency

Kitchen Manager/Garde Manger

Burke, VA · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

  • PTO

MDV, 5 days PTO, annual bonus A catering group in Burke, VA is looking for a great Kitchen Manager/Garde Manger to add to their team! Qualifications * Has 4-5 years of culinary experience in a ...

Loews Arlington Hotel

Garde Manger Cook I

Arlington, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Garde Manger Cook I is the senior-level cook in the cold kitchen, responsible for overseeing the preparation, presentation, and execution of all cold food items including salads, charcuterie ...

Loews Hotels

Garde Manger Cook I

Arlington, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Garde Manger Cook I is the senior-level cook in the cold kitchen, responsible for overseeing the preparation, presentation, and execution of all cold food items including salads, charcuterie ...

Loews Hotels & Co

Garde Manger Cook I

Arlington, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Garde Manger Cook I is the senior-level cook in the cold kitchen, responsible for overseeing the preparation, presentation, and execution of all cold food items including salads, charcuterie ...

Golden Nugget

Cook - Garde Manger

Atlantic City, NJ · On-site

$24/hr

Overview Cook-Garde Manger As a cook, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking variety of dishes according to directive from culinary management. Your role involves ensuring food quality ...

Marriott International, Inc

Garde Manger

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

N Position Type Non-Management POSITION SUMMARY Prepare plate and platter presentations for banquets. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.

Myers Park Country Club

Garde Manger Cook

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Notifies Garde Manger Sous Chef in advance of product shortages. Physical Demands and Work Environment * Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend ...

dohō

Garde Manger

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Managing labor and food costs, product levels, and weekly inventories More detail about dohō, please visit -doh%25C5%258D

Union League of Philadelphia

Garde Manger Cook

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Title: Garde Manger Cook Reports to: Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef Department: Kitchen Location: The Union League of Philadelphia (140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 ...

SWRG INC

Garde Manger/Pantry Cook- Chicago

Chicago, IL

$22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Garde Manger / Pantry Cook is responsible for the preparation and presentation of all cold station menu items, including salads, composed appetizers, chilled seafood, and plated desserts. This ...

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How much do garde manger jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for garde manger in the United States is $17.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a garde manger?

A Garde Manger is a chef responsible for the preparation of cold dishes in a professional kitchen. This role includes creating salads, charcuterie, pâtés, terrines, cold appetizers, and sometimes decorative platters. The Garde Manger plays an important part in ensuring all cold food items are prepared and presented attractively, while maintaining food safety and quality standards. In larger kitchens, this position may also oversee a team within the cold kitchen section.

What is the difference between Garde Manger vs Pastry Chef?

AspectGarde MangerPastry Chef
Primary ResponsibilitiesCold dishes, salads, charcuterie, appetizersBakery items, desserts, pastries, confections
Work EnvironmentCold prep stations, pantry, cold storageBakery, pastry stations, dessert sections
Required Skills & CertificationsKnife skills, food safety, knowledge of cold preparationsPastry techniques, baking skills, food safety
Industry UsageHotels, restaurants, cateringHotels, bakeries, patisseries, restaurants

Garde Manger and Pastry Chef roles both require culinary skills and food safety knowledge, but they focus on different types of cuisine. Garde Manger specializes in cold dishes and appetizers, while Pastry Chefs focus on baked goods and desserts. Both are essential in culinary establishments, often working side by side in professional kitchens.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a garde manger?

To thrive as a Garde Manger, you need a solid background in culinary fundamentals, knife skills, and food safety, often supported by formal culinary training or apprenticeship. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food handling certifications, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong organizational skills set standout professionals apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for maintaining high standards in cold food preparation, presentation, and efficient kitchen operations.

What are some common challenges faced by a garde manger and how can they be addressed?

A Garde Manger often faces challenges such as managing multiple orders during peak service times, maintaining precise presentation standards, and ensuring food safety for cold dishes and salads. Staying organized and preparing mise en place in advance can help streamline the workflow. Additionally, close communication with the kitchen team and attention to detail are key to maintaining consistency and high quality in every dish served.
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Infographic showing various Garde Manger job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,772 per year, or $17.2 per hour.

Garde Manger Cook

Hunters Run Country Club

Boynton Beach, FL • On-site

$18.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Pantry Cook is responsible for the cold appetizers and dishes that come off the kitchen line. The Pantry Cook will often assist the Garde Manger Manager with food preparation.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Proficiently being able to utilize a wide range of kitchen tools and utensils, including chopping knives and vegetable grinders.
  • Preparing any element needed for service.
  • Prepares salads, cheese plates and other cold appetizers.
  • Washing salad greens and gathering plates and bowls.
  • Work in conjunction with the line cooks so that food comes out at one time.
  • Prepares or assists in preparing employee meals.
  • Properly following the recipes when preparing menu items.
  • Maintaining and cleaning workstation and equipment.
  • Assists with preparation of other food products on serving line as needed.
  • Setting up the line station for service.
  • Must ensure the labeling and dating of prepared foods.
  • Must be able to work efficiently in a high-volume operation.
  • Reports to work as scheduled, in uniform and ready to work.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Chef and designees.

Education / Experience

  • Previous experience as a Pantry Cook/Garde Manger Cook or in a similar kitchen role preferred but not required.
  • Culinary diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

  • Basic cooking skills and understanding of food preparation techniques.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
  • Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
  • Good time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Licenses or Certificates

  • Food handlers Certificate

Physical Requirements (The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
  • Position stands most of the time with frequent reaching, bending, and walking.
  • Normal vision and hearing ranges required

Grooming

  • All employees are required to maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. (Specific grooming standards are available.)
  • Nails should be kept clean, and no nail polish allowed for this position.
  • Hair must be neat and tidy; long hair should be tied back.
  • Perfume or strong scents should be avoided to maintain a neutral environment

Other

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, seasonality, rush jobs or technological.)

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