Offshore Day Cook

Aramark; Gray (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Offshore Day Cook to prepare meals on an oil platform, vessel, or boat. The role requires rotating offshore for up to 28 days, with long shifts and mandatory safety credentials.

You will supervise staff, follow standardized recipes, and ensure strict food safety and sanitation standards are met. Responsibilities include planning schedules, training staff, cooking a variety of items, organizing workstation setup, and maintaining clean facilities while delivering quality

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a kitchen setting.
• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Competent math and counting abilities.
• Effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to safely handle knives and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains staff on job duties, safety, sanitation procedures, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following guidelines
• Stores food per safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service toward guests and coworkers
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Produces and maintains work schedules and records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent worker

Food safety

Math skills

Communication skills

Knife handling

Job description

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The Offshore Day Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual in this role should safely handle knives and equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. The Day Cook may supervise employees and delegate responsibilities. The responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

This position is offshore on a oil platform, vessel, or boat. You will need to be on location overnight for the duration of a rotation of up to 28 days at a time or longer. Work hours are a minimum of 14 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position requires having a TWIC Card. Having other offshore credentials - Rig Pass, THUET, USCG physicals are not required but nice to have as you will need to complete these credentials before going offshore.

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.
  

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Food safety certification required
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .

Nearest Major Market: Houma
Nearest Secondary Market: New Orleans