COOK

Cook

A great opportunity has arisen to work onboard cruise and river ships as a Cook.  The selected candidate is to prepare meals to the guests’ fullest satisfaction and ensure compliance with company’s standards and HACCP rules, as per Chef’s instructions and guidance. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Assistance with preparation and cooking daily meals (including breakfast, lunch, tea-time and dinner) for crew and guests in accordance with Executive Chef Manual and menu cycle and recipes
• Handle all food items and galley equipment with care
• Separation and disposal of waste / garbage
• Conduction of stock takes; inventory according to company procedures
• Preparation and assisting in the opening and closing ships at start and end of season
• Assistance in other departments upon instruction from supervisors (if required)
• Performance according to company standards and HACCP rules
• Participation in loadings
• Correct storage of stock; establishing of par levels
• Active participation in onboard training programs  
• Ensure food safety, highest level of cleanliness in the galley and production areas at all times in accordance with company’s standards and HACCP procedures
• Assisting the Chefs in ordering food supplies in accordance with the budget and production planning
• Conduct and appearance in accordance with the rules and regulations of the company
• Outstanding flexibility: must be able to work during different times of the day, under pressure and focused at all times
• Be fully proficient and knowledgeable about all relevant recipes and menu cycles
• Aware of functions and events on board and relevant requirements
• Become knowledgeable about itinerary-related ports of call
• Full knowledge of the daily program
• Full knowledge of safety and security procedures
• Participation in all training concerning safety and security, fire prevention, evacuation exercises as required by the company

Job Specifications:

• Hands On mentality
• Eye for quality and excellence
• Proven leadership and communication skills
• Strong organisational and computer skills
• Fluent command of English
• Preferable work experience on passenger ships or in a 4- or 5-star hotel/resort, restaurant
• COVID-19 vaccine 

Any offer of employment is subject to all mandatory medical examinations as required by the respective company.