Offshore Chief Cook - Multicuisine Lead, 6-Month Rotations

Leading Edge; Dubai; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Chief Cook_Crew for Offshore Middle East operations. The role involves planning and serving diverse menus for crew members, managing inventory, and ensuring food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, preferably in offshore or maritime settings, and expertise in Arabic, Indian, and Continental cuisines. Strong English communication skills are necessary. Competitive rotation contract and a minimum two-year commitment are required.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience as a Chief Cook, preferably offshore or maritime.
• Expertise in Arabic, Indian, and Continental cuisines.
• Ability to maintain food safety and sanitary standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, and serve diverse menus for 30 - 100 crew members.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and handle scheduling.

Skills

Menu planning and preparation

Cost control and inventory management

Food safety and sanitation standards

Supervision and scheduling

Culinary expertise in Arabic, Indian, Continental cuisines

Good English communication

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

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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