Assistant Cook for Silversea Cruises

V.Ships Leisure is looking for Assistant Cook on behalf of Silversea Cruises.
Responsible to deliver high quality, efficient, individualized and technically excellent food preparation in accordance with Company Policies and strictly upholding any Public Health standards and towards a goal of achieving total guest satisfaction. Reporting to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, 2nd Cook and Crew Cook. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provides a courteous, professional and personalized food service.
• Responsible for general food preparation and mis-en-place following Company set recipes and menu cycle. 
• Assists the Chef de Parties and other Cooks whenever required. 
• Assists with, collects and cross checks requisition items. 
• Attends and participates in menu briefings. 
• Ensures proper storage of food to maintain quality and prevent waste in accordance with Company policies and Public Health standards. 
• Ensures that all set-ups are completed on schedule. 
• Practices economical food production and minimization of food waste. 
• Ensures that his/her assigned station is set up according to Company standards, maintaining in a clean and orderly fashion. 
• Responsible to transport produce using the correct procedures and utensils from the main galley to assigned outlets. 
• Remembers guest food allergies and/or intolerances. 
• Ensures that food service at cocktail parties and private events as well as culinary enrichment events (i.e cooking demonstration) is presented as per Company standards.
• In collaboration and as directed by the CDP gardemanger/Sous Chef/CDC/Executive sous chef prepares food in accordance to company set recipes and standards for breakfast, lunch and dinner service as well room service and teatime/canape production.
• Assists with regular inventories of the galley department equipment. 
• Properly cleans and maintains area and equipment according to Public Health standards.
• Ensures  that  the  logging  of  all  fridge  temperatures  in  assigned  areas  are  in  accordance  with Company procedures and Public Health standards. 
• Ensures the readiness for any announced or unannounced Public Health inspection, whether it’s completed internally or by external authorities. 
• Executes strict Public Health practices in all aspects of the position. 
• Properly and carefully uses ship equipment and truthfully reports faulty or broken equipment. 
• Strives  to  minimize  breakage  and  wastage  and  follows  proper  procedures  when  disposing  of garbage. 
• Displays cost and quality awareness. 
• Assists managers and supervisors with the training and induction of new personnel.
• Proactively responds to issues or potential problems quickly and efficiently involving relevant people as  required.    Communicates  any  challenges,  complaints  or  service  difficulties  to  immediate supervisor. 
• Attends all training sessions with the aim to further improve his/her level of performance.
• Adherence to the Company’s code of conduct at all times. 
• Practices preventative maintenance.
• Keeps the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance. 
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures set forth by the Company, is accountable for such practices. 
• Incorporates Company service standards, personalized service and sincere hospitality by creating positive experiences for guests, efficiently engaging with guests and anticipating guest needs. 
• Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct with all departments around the ship. 
• Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies.   

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Valid STCW certification.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar position at an International 5 star establishment. 
• Good knowledge of International cuisine.
• Knowledge of Public Health policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate culinary fundamentals.
• Demonstrates strong knife skills. 
• Physically and medically fit.
• Moral integrity is required.
• Excellent fluent English (verbal and written). English is the working and safety language on board Silversea vessels. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members. 

About Silversea

Silversea is the defining name in luxurious cruise travel, distinguished in the ultra-luxury market by its elegant, all-suite ships, all-inclusive pricing, worldwide itineraries and genuine hospitality. Silversea is proud of their reputation as the "World's Best" cruise line and seeks individuals who take personal pride in their work to join their award-winning staff. Silversea understands that their employees are their greatest asset and are committed to investing their resources in recruiting the very best. If you would like to work for one of the most respected organisations in the travel industry, "World's best cruise line" Silversea invites you to explore their current career opportunities.