Join Marriott as a Banquet Cook 1 - Garde Manger, preparing high-quality cold items for banquets and events, including salads, canapés, charcuterie, and dessert garnishes. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure attractive presentation, and maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards. Work closely with banquet chefs and servers to execute large-volume functions on time. Responsibilities include prepping ingredients, proper storage, rotation, and labeling, setting up and breaking down garde manger stations, operating kitchen equipment safely, and helping train junior staff while supporting Marriott's guest-focused culture. Responsibilities Prepare and present cold banquet items including salads, canapés, and platters Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines for large-volume events Maintain food safety, sanitation, and labeling in garde manger area Set up, replenish, and break down banquet and garde manger stations Properly store, rotate, and inventory ingredients and prepared items Operate kitchen tools and equipment safely and efficiently Coordinate timing and plating with banquet chefs and servers Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff Support quality control and consistency of banquet menu items Adhere to Marriott brand and culinary standards during events Required Skills Garde manger techniques Cold food production and plating Banquet and high-volume food preparation Food safety and sanitation (HACCP) Knife skills and basic butchery Recipe and portion control Station setup and mise en place Inventory, storage, and labeling Time management in high-volume service Basic kitchen equipment operation