Cook

Job Description

Job Title : Cook
Reports To : Boatswain
Grade : RG 8

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for planning, preparing, and cooking meals for
crew members and passengers aboard a ship. This includes managing the kitchen
inventory, ensuring food safety standards are maintained, and occasionally catering
for special dietary requirements and events.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Plan and prepare daily meals for crew, ensuring dietary requirements are met.
2. Manage all aspects of kitchen operations including inventory, equipment, and
   cleanliness
3. Ensure strict adherence to maritime food safety and sanitation standards.
4. Work closely with the catering staff and management to order food supplies.
5. Handle food budgeting, ensuring cost-effective operations.
6. Continuously improve and innovate on menu items based on crew feedback
   and seasonal availability of ingredients.
7. Provide special dietary meals as required by crew members.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Must have professional culinary training or equivalent experience.
2. Proven work experience as a cook or chef, preferably in the maritime
   industry.
3. Familiarity with various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures.
4. Strong knowledge of sanitation regulations and safety standards.
5. Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work under pressure in confined spaces for extended periods.
7. Valid health and food handling certificates.

Competences

1. Ability to work effectively with other officers and crew members and foster
   teamwork
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting
   with crew, providing instructions, and resolving issues
3. Planning, organizing and coordinating.
4. Firefighting skills.

The closing date of receiving applications is Friday 31st October, 2025 at 3:00 pm.

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