Chief Cook

88 Aces Maritime Services Incorporated; Manila, Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Proper Rotation

Career Growth

Free WiFi Onboard

Life & Health Insurance

Mental Health Services

Healthy Onboard Meals

Digital Payment Solutions

Crew Savings Plan

Job summary

88 Aces Maritime Services Incorporated is seeking a Chief Cook to manage the galley on board, plan nutritious meals, and ensure cleanliness and safety. You will maintain crew morale by preparing balanced menus while controlling food costs and waste, under maritime regulations and ship Master oversight.

The role requires leadership, strong food safety standards, and the ability to work with a multinational crew in a dynamic marine environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading galley operations on board ships.
• Knowledge of multicultural crew dietary needs and nutrition.
• Strong hygiene and food safety practices.
• Ability to manage galley budget and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals for the crew considering nutritional needs and preferences.
• Ensure galley hygiene, safe cooking, and proper waste disposal.
• Monitor food inventory and maintain cost control and budgets.
• Report status to ship Master and coordinate with provisioning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Menu planning

Inventory management

Education

Culinary certification

Maritime catering qualification

Tools

Procurement management systems

Galley equipment operation

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with us, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard! We are an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Represented by the ITF, we adhere to ILO standards, ensuring fair practices and safe conditions.

Please note that we follow a merit-based recruitment process and never charge fees for job offers.

Role Purpose: To manage the galley, prepare nutritious and safe meals for the crew, ensure the cleanliness and safety of the galley, and maintain crew morale and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and prepare meals for the entire crew, considering nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and preferences. Ensure that food is cooked, baked, or grilled safely and with proper hygiene. Maintain oversight of the food budget, striving to minimize waste and control costs, and report food inventory and budget status to the ship Master. Ensure waste management through the proper disposal and separation of galley waste as per maritime regulations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Knowledge: The Chief Cook must be familiar with company policies and procedures, culinary techniques, food safety and hygiene standards, and the operation and maintenance of specialized kitchen equipment. Key knowledge areas include inventory control of supplies, cultural and dietary preferences of multinational crew members, and waste management practices. Understanding food budgets and making cost-effective choices while ensuring quality is essential.

Essential Skills and Abilities: Effective leadership and communication skills are crucial for the Chief Cook, along with the ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and complete responsibilities on schedule. Proficiency in planning and preparing diverse and balanced menus that meet the nutritional needs and dietary restrictions of the crew is required. Additionally, the Chief Cook must effectively manage inventory and ordering of food and supplies, utilizing procurement management systems, and safely operate galley equipment.

Experience: Demonstrates leadership behaviors and keeps the galley and provision storage areas clean and well-maintained. Shows adaptability by improvising when faced with unexpected challenges or shortages. Consistently serves well-prepared, attractive, and tasty food on time, catering to a multinational crew, while making cost-effective food choices without compromising on quality.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Proper Rotation
• Career Growth
• Free WiFi Onboard
• Life & Health Insurance
• Mental Health Services
• Healthy Onboard Meals
• Digital Payment Solutions
• Crew Savings Plan

For more information on our benefits, please visit our Careers at Sea page: https://www.scorpiogroup.net/careers-at-sea/

About 88 Aces, Manila

88 Aces Maritime Services stands as a premier Marine HR provider in Manila, rooted in a proud legacy of excellence as part of Scorpio, which has over seven decades of dedication to world-class shipping. Since its founding in 2018, 88 Aces has committed to the highest standards in crew management, seafarer training, and welfare support, fostering a skilled, reliable workforce to meet the evolving demands of the global maritime industry. With a team that oversees more than 70 vessels and an extensive network of over 2,000 qualified seafarers, 88 Aces is also dedicated to the well-being of its seafarers and their families, providing essential support and resources to strengthen their lives at sea and at home. This dedication makes 88 Aces a trusted partner in delivering first-rate maritime talent and care for international shipping needs.

www.88acesmaritime.com