Chief Cook_Crew

Leading Edge; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime catering company seeks an experienced Chief Cook for offshore vessels in the Middle East. You will manage galley operations, prepare diverse meals (Arabic, Indian, Continental) for 30-100 crew members, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience and is proficient in English. This role requires a minimum 2-year commitment with 6-month rotations and offers a dynamic work environment aboard vessels in KSA, UAE, and Qatar.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years as a Chief Cook, preferably offshore.
• Expertise in Arabic, Indian, and Continental cuisines.
• Experience on offshore vessels or rigs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and serve diverse menus for up to 100 crew members.
• Manage inventory and procurement for kitchen operations.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and manage schedules.
• Prepare meal reports and budget tracking.

Skills

Arabic cuisine

Indian cuisine

Continental cuisine

Inventory management

Food safety standards

Team management

Good English communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Job description

Job Title: Chief Cook_Crew

Location: Offshore Middle East (KSA, UAE, Qatar) Vessels, Barges, Rigs
Contract: Willingness to work 6 month rotations, minimum 2 year commitment.
Age : below 50

Offshore or Maritime preferred

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 - 5 years 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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