Senior Chef

Some of the duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Prepare food items in accordance with menu requirements using standard recipes and production methods, including the effective use of garnish and presentation techniques to enhance the visual impact of prepared food.
• Utilise batch-cooking systems to ensure the continuous supply of fresh food to the customer.
• Prepare and cook for the crew during the night shift.
• Prepare bread and other bakery/pastry items.
• Work alone and as part of a team.
• Serve customers quickly in a courteous and polite manner.
• Comply with customer requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Assist with all deliveries are checked and stored in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure that any customer complaints are forwarded to the Chef Manager in a timely manner.
• Ensure that good stock rotation procedures are followed (First in, first out) to minimize the wastage of commodities.
• Ensure the highest standards of hygiene/cleanliness are maintained at all times.
• Proficient in using materials, such as chemicals, are used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and MSDS sheets (Example: dilutions, storage, harmful effects etc).
• A good understanding to all health and safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensure that defective equipment is reported to the appropriate person and properly recorded.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas that will make the workplace healthier/safer more environmentally aware and more productive.
• Attend training specific to your particular vessel.
• Good communication with the Chef Manager and Head chef of any concerns in a timely manner.
• Carry out other duties as requested by the Chef Manager that could further enhance the overall service and efficient running of the catering operation.

• 10 years of relevant industry experience in a similar catering operation.
• An understanding of nutrition and menu planning
• Customer service experience
• Good communication skills with the ability to maintain a good working relationship between company staff, customers, clients and management.
• Possess a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to work with colleagues in a co-operative and non-conflicting manner.
• Be consistent and accurate in all areas of work.
• Ability to follow and encourage others to follow a quality/health & safety and environmental management system.
• Proficiency in Designated Security Duties / Awareness
• Food Handler Certificate
• Fluent in English, including reading and writing.
• Seafarer's Book
• Seafarer's Medical
• Designated Security Duties
• Offshore First Aid
• OPITO BOSIET/FOET with CAEBS
• Food Handlers Medical
• Food Health and Hygiene Awareness