Title:  Marine Chef

Job Description

Aramark currently have great opportunities for Ships Cooks to work on their clients SOV vessels working out of the Tyne-Tees area of Northern England. This would be working on 28 days rotations and are temporary to permanent positions.
All applicants must hold full STCW certification as well as a Full ENG1 Medical without restrictions. A Ships Cook Certificate of Competency is also mandatory.

Job Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities required by the position include:

•    Operating in line with Aramark’s and our clients’ policies and procedures with particular emphasis on hygiene and safety.
•    Preparation and provision of meals ensuring these constitute a balanced, varied and interesting diet taking into account any special dietary requirements of the crew onboard.
•    Ensuring all working hygiene standards in the galley area of operations meet both the company’s and statutory requirements.
•    Supervise the serving and distribution of all meals.
•    Ensure that twenty-four-hour catering or overnight food is available, as required.
•    Management of the ordering, storage and use of all catering stores, within budget confines.
•    Check catering stores as supplied and inform the Master of stores wrongly delivered or missing.
•    Continual monitoring of all freezer and chill areas.
•    Continual monitoring of safety aspects of operations within the galley and other catering areas.
•    Reporting of all defects, in the galley, fridges, freezers and food store areas to the Chief Engineer.
•    Any other reasonable tasks consistent with the expected responsibilities and duties of the post and as directed by the Master or his delegated authority.

Behaviours and Skills

•    Effective communications skills both verbal and written
•    Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to providing their best efforts at all times
•    The ability to work well, both independently and as part of a team
•    Commitment to continual improvement and a flexible approach to change
•    Strong personal integrity

   
Qualifications

•    Full STCW certification, Ships Cook CoC and unrestricted ENG1 Medical (mandatory)
•    Health and Hygiene certificates (mandatory)
•    C&G 7061/2 (mandatory)
•    NVQ/SVQ Culinary qualifications (mandatory)
•    Offshore First Aid (preferred)
•    S-Cape (preferred)

About Aramark

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Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. 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 at http://www.aramarkcareers.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.