Chief Cook

Leading Edge; Dubai; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime Company is seeking an experienced Chief Cook for offshore operations in the Middle East. You will manage galley operations, plan diverse menus for crew members, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of cooking experience, particularly in Arabic, Indian, and Continental cuisines, along with offshore experience. The position requires a commitment of minimum 2 years, with rotations of 6 months. Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the application process.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience as a Chief Cook, preferably offshore or maritime.
• Proven expertise in Arabic, Indian, and Continental cuisines.
• Good English (written & spoken) and computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, and serve diverse menus for 30-100 crew members.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and cost control.
• Ensure strict food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Arabic cuisine

Indian cuisine

Continental cuisine

Inventory management

Food safety standards

Leadership

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

inventory software

Job description

Job Title: Chief Cook

Location: Offshore Middle East (KSA, UAE, Qatar) Vessels, Barges, Rigs

Contract: Willingness to work 6 month rotations, minimum 2 year commitment.

Age: below 50

Position Overview

Experienced Chief Cook (Arabic, Indian, Continental cuisines) for offshore vessels, barges, and rigs across Middle East locations (KSA, UAE, Qatar). Responsible for managing galley operations, meal planning, inventory, hygiene compliance, and delivering high quality nutrition to crew members.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, and serve diverse menus (Arabic, Indian, Continental) for 30 -100 crew members.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and cost control; maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
• Ensure strict food safety, HACCP, and sanitation standards (ISO 22000 / HAACP).
• Supervise kitchen staff (chefs, stewards) and handle shift scheduling.
• Prepare daily meal reports, budget tracking, and maintain digital logs (MS Office / Google Suite).
• Adapt menus for dietary restrictions, cultural preferences, and health requirements.
• Maintain equipment (ovens, grills, cold storage) and coordinate repairs.

Required Experience

• 3 - 5years as a Chief Cook (offshore or maritime preferred).
• Proven expertise in Arabic, Indian, and Continental cuisines.
• Offshore experience on vessels, barges, rigs (6 month rotations).
• Good English (written & spoken) and computer literate (Excel, Word, inventory software).

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