Banquet Cook

About the role

Four Seasons Baku is looking for a Banquet Cook. The cook prepares food items according to banquet event orders, following recipe cards, production, portion and presentation standards, and works closely with colleagues and supervisors.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to banquet orders, following recipe cards and production, portion and presentation standards.
• Complete mise en place and set up the station for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner service.
• Start preparing items made ahead of time, without going beyond estimated needs.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment such as deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Date all food containers, rotate stock and keep perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, plan preparation and freezer pulls, note out-of-stock items and return unused food to storage, covering and dating perishables.
• Assist in correcting food cost problems and control food waste, loss and usage.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.