DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE

cclshipboardcareers; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking a Demi Chef De Partie to join our galley aboard one of our vessels. You will assist the Executive Chef and Galley Management with daily food prep and meal service, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and sanitation in line with USPH standards.

You will work in a busy, diverse team, maintaining high food quality and following HACCP procedures. Cruise ship experience is preferred; candidates should be at least 21 with hospitality background.

Qualifications

• Fluency in conversational & written English.
• Ability to motivate, train and supervise workforce.
• A Diploma / Degree in Hospitality or Food production is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2-years experience in a hotel/restaurant (4-star) serving contemporary continental cuisine/fusion with extensive banqueting capability in a DCDP or similar.
• Previous cruise ship experience is preferred.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office) are advantageous but not essential.
• At least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the quality and presentation of all food served.
• Follow USPH and HACCP procedures in production and galley maintenance.
• Assist the first cook in directing and leading the assistant cooks and trainees.
• Ensure backup is provided for service lines.
• Follow all recipes to company specifications and avoid wastage.
• Communicate and cooperate with team members for smooth food delivery.
• Ensure environmental separation standards are followed.
• Perform other tasks assigned by senior management.

Skills

English fluency

Motivate supervise workforce

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Hospitality or Food production degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Set sail with Carnival Cruise Line and help us bring the FUN aboard one of our fantastic vessels as a Demi Chef De Partie! (DCDP).

Our guests love to eat and with all the amazing food aboard our ships, who can blame them? As Demi Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef and the rest of the Galley Management team by assisting with the day-to-day food preparation and meal service activities, ensuring consistency, quality, cost-effectiveness, and the highest level of sanitation are maintained, all in keeping with company and USPH standards.

Duties

You will be a real foodie who loves engaging with your team, has an eye for detail, and enjoys being part of a large, diverse, and busy team where no two days are the same, but there is always FUN! Your duties include:

• Maintaining the quality and presentation of all food served and the expedition thereof
• Following all USPH and HACCP procedures in all food production and galley maintenance
• Assisting the first cook in directing and leading the assistant cooks and trainees
• Ensuring backup is provided for the service lines
• Following all recipes to company specifications and avoiding wastage
• Communicating and cooperating with other team members to ensure a smooth food delivery system
• Ensuring environmental separation standards are followed
• Performing all other tasks assigned by senior management

Position Minimum Requirements

• Fluency in conversational & written English,
• Candidates should have a positive attitude and be self self-motivated.
• Ability to motivate, train and supervise workforce.
• A Diploma / Degree in Hospitality or Food production is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 2-years experience in a hotel/restaurant (minimum of 4-star rating) serving contemporary continental cuisine/fusion with extensive significant banqueting capability in a capacity of DCDP or similar.
• Previous Cruise ship experience is preferred.
• Basic computer skills (MS office) are advantageous but not essential.
• At least 21 years old.