2nd Cook – Ferry

Navis Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime recruitment agency is seeking a 2nd Cook for a passenger ferry, offering a permanent position with a rotation of 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off. The role involves assisting the Chief Cook in food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring safe food handling practices. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience on board vessels. This position provides a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role on board would be beneficial.
• Possession of required certifications and medical.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Cook in all aspects of food preparation.
• Maintain health and hygiene standards in the galley.
• Ensure proper storage and stock rotation of food items.

Skills

Food preparation

Team player

Health & Safety standards knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene certification

Ships Cook COC

Basic STCW certificates

Seafarers medical

Job description

2nd Cook – Ferry

Fantastic opportunity to join a passenger ferry as a 2nd Cook on a permanent basis, working on a rotation of 2 weeks on 2 weeks off

Purpose of role

• To assist Chief Cook and in all aspects of the galley (food preparation for the brassiere restaurant and crew mess room).
• To undertake any duties deemed fit by the Chief Cook or Cabin Manager.
• Ensure all stores are put away correctly and that a stock rotation system is being used at all times.
• To ensure all fridges are kept clean and tidy, and items of food are stored in the correct refrigerators.
• To conduct oneself in a cordial and respectful manner during rest and work periods, working as a team player with fellow crew members.
• To ensure that personal health and safety is adhered to when carrying out duties in and out of work time and that personal hygiene and presentation is of a high standard as befitting someone working within the catering and front‑of‑house area of our business.
• To ensure health and hygiene standards within the galley / stores and food server are maintained to the level of / or exceeding the state Port Health requirements.
• To ensure that catering / food handling is of the highest standards : when preparing food, gloves are to be worn at all times and the correct colour‑coded chopping boards are used to avoid any cross contamination (raw / cooked foods).

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a similar role on board would be beneficial
• Ships Cook COC
• Basic STCW certificates
• Seafarers medical
• Food Hygiene certification
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety standards