Commis de Cuisine (m/f/d) - season 2024

Come and join the A-ROSA TEAM!

As a member of our highly motivated crew, you will soon notice that working for A-ROSA is a unique experience. A tasteful ambience, an exciting work environment and a great sense of team spirit: that’s what makes A-ROSA such a fantastic place to work! As a team, we are always there for each other. Everyone helps everyone else; everyone is dedicated and takes on responsibility independently.

Working for A-ROSA means discovering Europe, and not just for our guests. Explore vibrant cities and admire breath-taking scenery with your colleagues. More than 750 employees from over 25 countries work for us on board. Our team speaks German and English, and we think internationally. Both on board and on land, our outlook is international and we foster a spirit of diversity.

Your advantages with A-ROSA

• Swiss employment contract incl. health and pension insurance (excl. France)
• Outside cabin (double occupancy) with porthole
• No Basic Safety Training necessary before boarding
• Low additional costs for personal expenses (rent, supplies, clothing)
• No additional costs for uniforms or visas (at proper end of contract)
• Overnight berths in attractive destinations
• Choice of sailing area possible
• Fair working hours incl. rest days on board
• Fair holiday regulations
• Personal atmosphere on board and within the company
• Extensive induction and training at the start of the season
• Free language training on board at the start of the season
• Attractive promotion opportunities

Your responsibilities

• Preparing and arranging dishes in the show galley
• Assistance with setting up and removing buffets, juice station, bread station, and cleaning these
• Adherence to A-ROSA standard recipes in the cookbook
• Compliance with personal hygiene standards
• Providing service at special events
• Assistance with daily changes of buffet decoration
• Assistance with providing crew breakfast, lunch and dinner as needed
• Mise-en-place and assistance in all areas of the kitchen as needed
• Maintaining hygiene throughout the work area
• Working in the main kitchen when required
• Assistance with preparatory work for the show galley
• Compliance with uniform code in public and non-public areas (especially when on watch)
• Assistance with loading
• Help carrying suitcases

Your profile

• Completion of vocational training as a chef
• At least six months of work experience (preferably onboard ship)
• Excellent knowledge of German and English (on board international ships)
• Product knowledge that meets international standards
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Health certificate for the gastronomy sector