1st Cook for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

V.Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury culinary company is seeking a 1st Cook for Orient Express Sailing Yachts. The role involves food preparation and maintaining sanitation standards onboard. Candidates should have a high school degree, culinary training, and preferably 2 years of experience in a luxury setting. Valid STCW certificates and C1D visa are also mandatory.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a luxury culinary environment required.
• Valid STCW certificates necessary for the role.
• C1D visa mandatory for all positions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items for the vessel.
• Clean and sanitize working area and utensils per USPH regulations.
• Assist with the transportation of food items to the galley.

Skills

Fluent English

Culinary skills

Food sanitation practices

Education

High school degree or related

Culinary training

Job description

1st Cook for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

Department: Hotel

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Overview

V.Ships Leisure is looking for 1st Cook on behalf of Orient Express Sailing Yachts. The 1st Cook is responsible for the production of all food items onboard (Guest and Crew), according to standards established by the culinary partners.

Key Responsibilities

• The 1st/2nd Cook will be assigned a station in the galley to prepare all food items for the vessel.
• Assists with the transportation of food items from the main stores to the galley when assigned.
• Duties include the cleaning and sanitizing of their working area and utensils following the United States Public Health rules and regulations at all times.
• Will be assigned occasionally to early standby in the galley for USPH purposes.
• Is aware of and/or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship’s standard operation, to assist guests and crew members with inquiries.
• Active participation in onboard training programs.
• Additional duties, not mentioned here, will be expected as per management request.

Qualifications

• Languages: Fluent English.
• Education: High school degree or related. Culinary training mandatory.
• Previous professional experience: 2 years in a similar capacity in a luxury culinary environment.
• Shipboard experience: Not required but preferred.
• Valid STCW certificates.
• Valid Pre-Employment Medical.
• C1D visa mandatory for all positions.