Cook (f/m/x)

JOB PURPOSE

This position is responsible to create the best culinary experience for the guests, offering them an outstanding service, through the preparation of a large variety of international menus.

Our chefs positions are: Chef de partie (Gardemanger, Entremetterie, Rotisserie, Breakfast/Poissonnerie, saucierie)

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Works in compliance with the company operating standards and follows the Public Health and food safety procedures;
• Supervises the food display, ensures that food is properly stored, sets up the work stations and keeps it clean at all times;
• Prepares weekly schedule for their staff (special duties, cleaning, etc.) and ensures their grooming (i.e. hygiene, uniforms);
• Is responsible for the stock control and inventory;
• Supervises team members' performance;
• Coaches, trains and motivates the team members to reach departmental goals;
• Ensures batch cooking and preparation process practised to eliminate waste;
• Participates to the daily briefings with Galley management to discuss the previous day's operations and efficiency, upcoming production and events;
• Ensures to meet costs targets as per Executive instructions;
• Maintains professional effective work relationships considering and respecting the different cultures, personalities and backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)

• Fluent English, oral and written skills. Any additional language is considered an advantage;
• High school diploma (or basic education equivalency), culinary school degree and Food Safety Certificate (Equivalent to Food Safety Professional Certificate or Diploma);
• Proven experience in a Cook position as Demi chef or Chef de partie is recommended
• Ability to work in a team;
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions;
• Multitasking and ability in handling a high quality and high volume of culinary operations.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

• Valid passport (at least with 6 months validity before joining);
• STCW certification (basic firefighting, personal survival techniques, elementary first aid, personal security and social responsibility, security awareness, passenger ship familiarization) it’s compulsory before joining the vessel.

Über uns:

At MSC Cruises we need the best people to help us deliver outstanding cruise experiences around the world. Join our team, and we will show you the visionary spirit and strong values behind the development of our groundbreaking health and safety protocol, which enabled us to be the first major cruise line to restart in August 2020 as well as set the standard for the entire cruise industry, and broader travel and tourism sector. Currently we are doubling our guest capacity and emerge stronger from the pandemic situation with our commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from our marine operations by 2050. We are going to need enthusiastic and talented people to support this leadership and vision as we forge ahead. A career at sea is filled with opportunities to progress and develop, both personally and professionally. Working in this fascinating, atypical environment can be a hugely rewarding experience, where teamwork and initiative are of equal importance and where no two days are the same.