Cook – Regent Seven Seas Cruise – Jakarta

Job Description

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Possess a basic professional knowledge of all sections in a classic kitchen.
• Identify flavor balance and take corrective action when needed.
• Share responsibility for the overall product with the section leader.
• Possess previous ship experience and USPH knowledge.
• Possess advanced knife handling skills
• Ensure accurate timing of food preparation.
• Prepare all basic food items for the menu as requested by supervisor.
• Able to work in any section of a galley.
• Possess excellent food knowledge and a full understanding of culinary terms.
• Read, understand, follow and prepare company recipes.
• Complete tasks, and work efficiently and productively.
• Maintain and ensure that Public Health regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) are followed at all times on board.
• Ensure that all the HACCP procedures are applied at all times and followed accordingly.
• Ensure that assigned area of responsibility is ready for announced or unannounced inspection conducted by • Ship Management or local authorities.
• Report for duty at assigned times.
• Follows supervisor instructions.
• Ensure that personal appearance, uniform and personal hygiene are in accordance with the company rules and regulations.

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

• Attend any early stand-by in the galley for USPH purposes.
• Work late hours for specific events.
• Assist the Procurement team with storing operations and quality control.
• Ensure confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Achieve the primary objectives of the position and comply with the above-mentioned accountabilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with company policies.
• Project a favorable image of the company, promote its aims and objectives, and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its areas and endeavors.
• Comply with the safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures at all times, participating in all relevant meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in all mandatory training without excuse.
• To efficiently perform all other duties as requested by shipboard management or shore side.

Requirements :

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Communicate effectively with the senior management.
• Possess ability to lead and make decisions.
• Good administrative skills.
• Experienced in coaching subordinates.
• Must be cost and quality conscious.
• Adhere to specific scheduled work hours, yet be flexible if circumstances require it.
• Work with international team members.
• Perform assigned duties under pressure (time constraints)

Preferred :

• Cruise Ship Experience.
• Fluency in additional language(s)