General
garde manger
What does garde manger mean?
Pantry chef and the station itself. Cold prep: salads, dressings, pâtés, terrines, hors d'oeuvres, cheese boards. In classical brigade, often where a young cook starts before earning a hot station. In modern fine dining, can be a craft post in its own right.
"She ran garde manger at Per Se for two years before moving to fish."
Origin
French, literally 'keeper of the food' — historically the larder where cured and cold items were stored.
Frequently asked questions
What does garde manger mean?
It's the cold station in a kitchen — the pantry chef who handles salads, charcuterie, and terrines.
How do you use garde manger in a sentence?
"She started her career working the garde manger."
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