What is a Garde Manger, Personal Chef, Gourmet Chef?
This is step 9 in your multi-part online course about how to become a top chef. Garde Manger The Garde Manger chef is a specialized cook that is responsible for cold food presentations. The cold foods included in this specialization are salads, pates, canapes, and hors d’oeuvres. You will also be responsible for all of the cold sauces like vinaigrettes, dressings, pickles, aspics, chutneys, and relishes. You are also responsible for buffet table settings for small and large gatherings, including corporate events, e.g. ice sculptures, etc.. Personal Chef The personal chef is a chef that prefers to work in a family setting. This type of chef generally works in the employer’s home and prepares meals for the family. In this position, you are basically responsible for all aspects of the meal including the ordering of the food. It is a relatively rare specialty that is reserved for those that really enjoy bringing families together for meal times. For this type of work, you will have to chec
