CHIEF COOK (Oil &Gas Vessel)

Far Frontier Energy Services Sdn. Bhd.; Sabah; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking a Chief Cook for an offshore oil and gas vessel based in Sabah. The role requires managing catering operations, adhering to food safety standards, and leading a team to provide exceptional culinary offerings. Candidates must possess relevant offshore cooking experience and certifications, with proficiency in English being essential. Attractive benefits and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years offshore cooking in a similar role.
• Valid Passport (1+ year validity).
• STCW Basic Training.

Responsibilities

• Manage the catering department efficiently and economically.
• Prepare monthly meal menus with the CTO.
• Ensure proper shift handover and takeover.

Skills

English proficiency

Offshore cooking

Food safety

Education

Certificate of Proficiency - Offshore Cook

Job description

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About the role
As the CHIEF COOK (Oil & Gas Vessel) at Far Frontier Energy Services Sdn. Bhd., you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the catering operations on an oil and gas vessel based in Sabah. This full-time position requires a highly experienced and skilled chef who can manage a team and provide exceptional culinary offerings to the crew.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Follow all vessel, Client, and Company policies and procedures.

Maintain a safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly work environment.

Follow and enforce safe working practices, PPE rules, and injury prevention principles.

Prepare Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for the galley and participate in toolbox talks.

Join safety drills, musters, and training exercises.

GENERAL TASKS

Speak, read, write, and understand English.

Follow safe working practices.

Maintain and promote good personal hygiene.

Monitor any illness that could affect safe food handling.

Follow MLC rules for food and galley safety and hygiene.

Run the catering department efficiently and economically.

Assign daily tasks to catering staff.

Plan provisions for voyages and periods efficiently.

Manage stock and store food, hardware, and cleaning supplies correctly.

Prepare accurate food inventories and orders.

Help control the food budget and reduce waste.

Test and maintain fresh drinking water quality.

Prepare monthly meal menus with the CTO.

Consider crew’s special dietary and religious needs.

Gather crew feedback for food and service improvements.

Keep all food areas, equipment, and utensils clean and hygienic, including:

Galley, pantries, dishwashers, and food prep areas.

Stores, fridges, freezers, and storerooms.

Messrooms and their appliances.

Garbage bins and proper waste disposal.

Alleyways and public areas.

Dispose of garbage, food waste, and cooking oils properly, logging all waste.

Operate food equipment following MARPOL rules.

Take monthly physical inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out) system.

Check 'best by' dates on food and report any quality or inventory issues.

Report any galley equipment problems.

Prepare and submit stock and meal reports with the Master.

Ensure full handover from previous cook including:

Galley equipment status.

Menus.

Cleaning routines and task assignments.

Help with environmental compliance beyond the galley.

Assist with ship security.

Ensure proper shift handover and takeover.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

Stop any unsafe or unhygienic actions in accommodation, galley, mess-room, or food storage.

Reject any food materials that do not meet hygiene standards.

Act as deputy to the CTO and take over if the CTO is unable to perform duties.

COMPETENCIES

Qualifications:

Certificate of Proficiency - Offshore Cook

Experience:

Minimum 2 years offshore cooking in a similar role

Training and Certification:

Valid Passport (1+ year validity)

Seaman Book

STCW Basic Training

STCW Ship Security Awareness

Petronas Offshore Medical Certificate

CA-EBS (OPITO approved)

TSSB (OPITO approved), comprehensive benefits package and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Apply now to join our dynamic team and be a part of our exciting journey in the energy services industry.

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