Responsibilities
- Prepare all basic food items for the menu as requested by their supervisor.
- Must possess advanced knife handling skills.
- Capable of working in any section of the kitchen.
- Have good food knowledge and understanding of culinary terms.
- Read, understand, follow, and prepare company recipes.
- Be proficient in completing tasks efficiently and productively.
- Follow Public Health standards according to company and international regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.).
- Maintain their assigned area in preparation for announced or unannounced health inspections by the Food & Beverage Director or inspectors.
- Report for duty at assigned times, follow supervisor’s instructions, and ensure personal appearance, uniform, and hygiene meet company standards.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum of 4 years experience in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship, or convention banqueting service; at least 2 years as a Line Cook (shipboard experience preferred).
- Culinary school degree is required.
- Strong management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and people skills.
- Superior customer service, team building, and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing personalized services, including needs assessment, quality standards, and guest satisfaction evaluation.
- Strong planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in computer software.
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles such as debits/credits, numbering flow, and adjustments.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence, and establish rapport with ship’s Senior Officers and the corporate office.