garde-manger

noun

garde-man·​ger ˌgärd-ˌmäⁿ-ˈzhā 

plural garde-mangers ˌgärd-ˌmäⁿ-ˈzhā(z) 

: a cook who specializes in the preparation of cold foods (such as meats, fish, and salads)

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, one who keeps food

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above