Garde Manger

OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park

Welcome to OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District, near downtown Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park offers exceptional career opportunities. Conveniently situated with a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces spanning 30,000 square feet, OKANA provides a unique setting for a rewarding career journey. Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA. Join us to contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth. Be a part of OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destination.

Find your belonging by being a part of our supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success.

Join our Culinary team as a Garde Manger.

Our employees are Experience Curators who are professional memory-makers, creating personalized guest experience from start to finish. Experience Curators craft meaningful, over-the-top experiences that wow our guests time after time.

Our Vision for our team members:

• Be a part of the opening team of OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destination
• Contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth
• An individual committed to creating exceptional guest experiences
• Be appreciated for what you bring to the team
• Learn and grow with a company that values its associates

Why OKANA:

• Competitive wages
• People-first culture
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings
• Growth opportunities
• Paid time off
• Festive environment
• Perks & discounts

About the role

The Garde Manger is an entry level culinary position reporting directly to the Garde Manger Sous Chef. This individual is responsible for preparing and/or presenting all cold food items such as salads, cold soups, cold meats, ice carvings, vegetable displays, charcuterie offerings, and garnishes for buffets and banquets, ensuring that food quality consistently exceeds OKANA standards. This is a hands-on role that requires working side by side with the Garde Manger team and collaboratively with the other culinary operations to ensure smooth kitchen operations and exceptional customer experiences.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain work areas clean and organized.
• Monitor the presentation and portioning of food according to standards.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of all food served from the lines.
• Report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Set up, restock, maintain and clean food preparation areas.
• Display knowledge in sanitation and sanitary food handling.
• Ensure the special of the day is completed in a timely fashion.
• Prepare food in accordance with working menus, recipe cards and photos.
• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training.

What are we looking for?

What you bring to the role:

• High School diploma required; culinary education/certifications are preferable.
• 2 years of experience in high volume food preparation and 1 year in a full-service hotel or resort.
• Leadership skills to guide and direct the team during designated shifts.
• Versatile background of various preparation methods, including use of ingredients, styles, equipment, and procedures.
• Keen sense of quality and cost control that impact financial results.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices; current with all relevant food certifications.

OKANA Resort is part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, a leading hospitality company that offers career opportunities and has a steadfast commitment to putting people first.

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Compensation:

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Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.