Assistant Cook – Regent Seven Seas Cruise – Yogyakarta

Job Description

Tasks and Responsibilities :

Operational :

• Possess a basic professional knowledge of all sections in a classic kitchen.
• Prepare all basic food items for the menu as requested by supervisor.
• Possess advanced knife handling skills.
• 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.
• Ensure that Public Health rules and regulations are followed on a daily basis.
• 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, follow supervisor’s instructions, and 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 :

• High School education or international equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years in kitchen operations.
• 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)