Culinary Training Officer

MCTC Marine Ltd; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work up to 2 days/month

Medical insurance

Travel insurance

Paid leave benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MCTC Marine Ltd seeks a Culinary Training Officer to deliver and coordinate culinary training for galley crews worldwide. You will coach remotely, consult, and conduct onboard visits in nearby areas to elevate culinary standards.

The role requires a culinary qualification, 2+ years as a chef, and strong English communication along with IT literacy. Travel readiness and a collaborative mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Culinary College or Hotel Management College.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience as a Chef.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Good IT literacy and MS Office.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting and supporting the Culinary Training Supervisor.
• Providing e-learning coaching to crew members using training materials.
• Coaching and assessing crew competence onboard vessels.
• Reporting progress to the Culinary Training Supervisor and Fleet Supervisor.
• Updating training records for courses and participants.
• Following up on overdue training assessments and requirements.
• Conducting onboard visits and providing on‑the‑job culinary training as needed.
• Participating in in‑house training programs and adhering to reporting protocols.
• Performing other duties to support training initiatives.

Skills

English fluency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Culinary College or Hotel Management College

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position: Culinary Training Officer

At MCTC, we’re a global maritime catering management and training company specializing in delivering provisions and providing support and consultancy to galley crews onboard vessels worldwide. We excel in culinary excellence and supply chain management, delivering innovative solutions for healthy meals to the maritime industry. Join us for an exciting career with great benefits!

Why we need you:

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our culinary training services inspire and empower crew members to achieve excellence by sharing your culinary expertise with galley crews through distance coaching, consultations, and onboard visits in nearby areas.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Assisting and supporting the Culinary Training Supervisor.
• Providing e-learning coaching to crew members using specified training materials.
• Coaching, assessing, and supporting the competence development of crew members onboard vessels.
• Reporting progress, issues, or concerns to the Culinary Training Supervisor and Fleet Supervisor.
• Updating and maintaining training records for courses and participants.
• Following up with vessels on overdue training assessments and training requirements.
• Conducting physical onboard visits to vessels in nearby areas, providing consultancy and on-the-job culinary training to the galley crew when required.
• Participating in in-house training programs and adhering to reporting protocols.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support training initiatives.

You need these qualifications:

• Graduate of a Culinary College or Hotel Management College.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience as a Chef.
• Highly skilled in MS Office and general computer literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent command of Indian language (written and verbal).
• Willingness to travel.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for the maritime industry.

It would be nice if:

• You have prior experience conducting culinary training and consultancy, or mentoring kitchen staff.
• You have prior experience as a Chief Cook onboard merchant vessels.
• You are familiar with maritime catering standards and practices.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours with a standard 40-hour work week, allowing you to start your day anytime between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, with core collaboration hours from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Hybrid working opportunities of up to 2 days per month.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for confirmed employees.
• Business travel accident and travel insurance for employees travelling on company business.
• 24 days of annual leave plus 14 days of paid sick leave.
• Additional paid leave, including maternity, paternity, compassionate, compensatory, and exam leave.
• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a growing international organisation.