Grade 2 Chef

Stena Line

Cairnryan

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

32 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Concessionary travel on Irish Sea/Nord
UK rail discounts 75%
Company pension & life assurance
Wellbeing cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Continuous training and progression

Job summary

Stena Line is seeking a G2 Chef to join the galley onboard a busy passenger vessel operating Belfast-Cairnryan. You will prepare meals for crew and passengers and contribute to a safe, hygienic kitchen environment.

The role requires STCW training, 18+ years of age, and a fast-paced galley background. We offer a supportive team, progression, and a focus on wellbeing and balance.

Qualifications

  • Experience working in a fast paced Galley onboard a busy passenger vessel.
  • Strong English skills required.
  • Full STCW Training.
  • At least 18 years old at the time of application.
  • NVQ Level 2 in Cookery OR Ships Cook CoC

Responsibilities

  • Cook for crew and passengers onboard.
  • Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Teamwork
Initiative
Creativity
Enthusiasm
Reliability
People skills
Positive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Cookery
Ships Cook CoC

Job description

Are you our new G2 Chef?

At Stena Line, we believe everything is connected. By bringing people and goods together, we enable businesses and societies to grow. As a company, we are on an exciting journey driven by technology and new digital habits, developing our business to create outcomes that matter to our customers.

Are you our new G2 Chef?

At Stena Line, we believe everything is connected. By bringing people and goods together, we enable businesses and societies to grow. As a company, we are on an exciting journey driven by technology and new digital habits, developing our business to create outcomes that matter to our customers.

What You Will Experience

At Stena Line, no day is like the other and as a Chef onboard you will be part of a team cooking for the Crew and Passengers, assisting in giving them the best experience possible. In short, as a Chef you are ready to work hard and use your enthusiastic and receptive attitude to enable our guests to relax and have an enjoyable experience!

Benefits
  • Fantastic work-life balance
  • Concessionary travel on any route on the Irish Sea/North Sea
  • 75% Discounts on UK Rail travel
  • Company pension & life assurance scheme
  • Discounts on gym memberships, digital fitness subscriptions and equipment
  • Wellbeing cash plan where you claim back your expenses for dental, eyesight testing, health screening and much more
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Continuous training, coaching and development within a helpful and encouraging environment with progression opportunities
Who you are

At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. In our employees we like to see use of initiative, creativity and enthusiasm within all aspects of their position. You are a perfect fit if you are flexible, reliable, and a good-natured team player. You are open to new challenges, have a positive outlook, and an ability to connect with people. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications
  • Experience working in a fast paced Galley onboard a busy passenger vessel
  • Strong English skills required
  • Full STCW Training
  • At least 18 years old at the time of application
  • NVQ Level 2 in Cookery OR Ships Cook CoC

This is a full-time, permanent position based onboard Stena Superfast VII on our Belfast-Cairnryan route within our OSS department.

About Stena Line

As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 8,750 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK, the North Sea and, the Baltics, all actively support the daily business.

Our purpose is to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends, and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.

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