Chief Cook

Leading Edge; Remote; SAR 187,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime catering company is seeking an experienced Chief Cook for offshore operations in the Middle East. The candidate will be responsible for managing the galley, planning menus, and ensuring food safety for crews of up to 100 members. Required qualifications include 3-5 years of experience in cooking diverse cuisines, especially Arabic, Indian, and Continental, along with proficiency in English and computer skills. This role involves a minimum 2-year commitment with 6-month rotations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years as a Chief Cook, preferably offshore.
• Proven expertise in Arabic, Indian, and Continental cuisines.
• Good English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and serve diverse menus for 30-100 crew members.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and maintain stock levels.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Skills

Arabic cuisine

Indian cuisine

Continental cuisine

Food safety standards

Cost control

Good English

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Inventory software

Job description

Job Title: Chief Cook

Location: Offshore Middle East (KSA, UAE, Qatar) Vessels, Barges, Rigs

Contract: Willingness to work 6 month rotations, minimum 2 year commitment.

Age: below 50

Position Overview

Experienced Chief Cook (Arabic, Indian, Continental cuisines) for offshore vessels, barges, and rigs across Middle East locations (KSA, UAE, Qatar). Responsible for managing galley operations, meal planning, inventory, hygiene compliance, and delivering high quality nutrition to crew members.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, and serve diverse menus (Arabic, Indian, Continental) for 30 -100 crew members.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and cost control; maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
• Ensure strict food safety, HACCP, and sanitation standards (ISO 22000 / HAACP).
• Supervise kitchen staff (chefs, stewards) and handle shift scheduling.
• Prepare daily meal reports, budget tracking, and maintain digital logs (MS Office / Google Suite).
• Adapt menus for dietary restrictions, cultural preferences, and health requirements.
• Maintain equipment (ovens, grills, cold storage) and coordinate repairs.

Required Experience

• 3 - 5years as a Chief Cook (offshore or maritime preferred).
• Proven expertise in Arabic, Indian, and Continental cuisines.
• Offshore experience on vessels, barges, rigs (6 month rotations).
• Good English (written & spoken) and computer literate (Excel, Word, inventory software).

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