Galley Assitant

Bluebridge; Wellington; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking

Full uniforms provided

Delicious crew meals on board

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries is seeking an onboard cook to support breakfast, lunch and dinner for crew and passengers under the direction of the Chief Cook. This seagoing role involves 12-hour shifts, including day/night, weekends and public holidays, with a 7 days on, followed by 7 days off roster.

Key duties include preparing meals, heating foods for hot hold, kitchen prep, and maintaining galley safety and hygiene under NZFSA Food Control Plan.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate and Food Control Plan knowledge.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Experience in high volume food production or similar environment.
• The ability to communicate with passengers during an emergency, in English.
• At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner for crew and passengers.
• Heat and cook foods for hot hold.
• Prepare daily food items and prep lists.
• Maintain galley cleanliness and stock fridges/freezers.
• Assist with set-up of bain-marie area and food service.
• Prepare short order meals and ensure safe operation under Chief Cook.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Team player

High volume cooking

Education

Cooking qualification or equivalent

Job description

An integral part of the galley team, you will be assisting with cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items for crew and passengers under the direction of the Chief Cook. This is a seagoing position that offers variety, training and development opportunities. Shifts on board are 12 hours a day, including day and night shifts, weekends and public holidays, with a roster of 7 days on, followed by 7 days off.

Key responsibilities

Assisting with cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items for crew and passengers under the direction of the Chief Cook

Heating and / or cooking of all foods for hot hold

Assisting with daily food preparation

Using your knife skills to precisely cut as required

Creating prep lists

Assisting with set-up of the bain-marie area and assist with food service

Preparing short order meals

Stocking fridges/freezers, dishes and cleaning within the galley as directed by the Chief Cook

Maintaining the safe and hygienic operation of the vessel's galley in conjunction with the NZFSA Food Control Plan

About you

A positive, can-do attitude with a passion for people and food

True team players - you'll always be ready to roll up your sleeves and pitch in

Food Safety Certificate and Food Control Plan knowledge

Excellent communication and time management skills

Experience in high volume food production or similar environment

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment

You will hold a recognised cooking qualification, be working towards obtaining one, or have relevant equivalent experience

Valid STCW Certification would be highly advantageous, but is not essential

The ability to communicate with passengers during an emergency, by use of the English language

At least 18 years old

About us

Sailing between Wellington and Picton, Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries are part of one of New Zealand's largest transport companies, which also includes linehaul and freight forwarding.

Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with a roster of 7 days on, followed by 7 days off

Free staff parking is available on site

Full uniforms are provided

Delicious crew meals are provided on board

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary with generous staff benefits