Garde Manager, Lead

Project Renewal•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of ending the cycle of homelessness by empowering men, women and children to renew their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $120 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City. City Beet Kitchens is a mission-based catering company. We were established in 1995 as “Comfort Foods” and rebranded in 2015 to “City Beet Kitchens”. We cater to all organizations for all events – from galas to homeless shelters and plated sit-down meals to boxed lunches.

Requirements

5+ years of cold prep, garde manager, or related culinary roles
Strong knife skills and working knowledge of cold-kitchen techniques
Food Handlers certified
Ability to follow recipes, scale batches, and adapt to last minute changes
Must maintain a clean and sanitary workstation consistently
High attention to detail and time management under volume pressure
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
Experience preparing catering-style platters, boxed meals, and buffet setups
Ability to maintain calmness and composure under pressure
Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain a positive, professional attitude under pressure
Ability to take instructions and feedback from head chef, Director of Events, and Senior Events Manager
Exceptional patience in with culinary students, interns, and junior cooks
Ability to lift 30-50lbs and work on your feet for extended periods

Responsibilities

Uphold all food safety and sanitation standards (FIFO, proper storage temps, labeling, allergens, cross-contamination awareness)
Lead all aspects of cold food production, including salads, dressings, composed plates, various platters, and grab-and-go items
Lead cook for cold station
Review daily orders, event sheets, and production logs to prepare accurate quantities
Ensure all items meet CBK standards for flavor, freshness, and presentation
Ensure items are properly packaged, labeled, and presentation ready for delivery
Works closely with hot line cook and production staff to ensure smooth workflows
Always maintain organized and efficient cold prep areas
Monitor freshness and rotate stock proactively
Track product usage and report low stock or damaged items
Assist with receiving, checking, and storing deliveries when needed
Analyze and maintain food cost as prescribed levels
In conjunction with lead chef, place orders with food and supply food vendors
Assist in developing new concepts, platters, seasonal items, and specials
Provide input on presentation styles, garnishes, and modern plating ideas
Support training of interns, assistants, temps and new hires assigned to cold prep
Support other stations as needed
Extra duties as requested by Manager