2nd Cook - Hebridean Sky & Island Sky

V.Ships Leisure is looking for 2nd Cook for Hebridean Sky & Island Sky cruise vessels on behalf of Oceanic Leisure.
The MS Hebridean Sky and MS Island Sky are sister vessels. These 118-passenger, all-suite ships are considered among the finest small cruise vessels in the world, offering unusually spacious accommodation, public areas, and outside decks.
The Second Cook is assistant to the Chef de Partie. 

Key Responsibilities

• Adherence to the company’s health and hygiene standards in line with the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures.
• Ensuring the safe operation and working practice of the section and any related matters affecting the safety of the ship, guests, and crew.
• Informing the Chef de Partie immediately of any occurrence affecting the safe operation of the ship or the safety of persons onboard and/or the quality of services offered to guests.
• Ensuring safe food temperatures throughout preparation and service.
• Maintaining personal welfare and discipline standards, including behaviour whilst in guest public areas, in accordance with company policies and procedures Completing food safety record logs in accordance with the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures.
• Reporting defects or malfunctions of safety equipment and appliances e.g., expired or empty fire extinguishers, defective fire doors, broken or missing lifejackets, broken fire buttons, safety posters missing, etc. 
• Ensuring qualification in food hygiene to a level commensurate with the type of food they handle and as determined by the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures.
• Reporting defective galley equipment and required maintenance immediately to ensure the safe and hygienic operation of the ship.
• Participating fully in safety drills and statutory inspections commensurate to the role and as per company policies and procedures.
• Participating in minimum galley manning to comply with the In-Port Manning plan in accordance with international maritime law.
• Supporting the Chef de Partie in ensuring departmental compliance  with the Maritime Labour Convention directive on working hours.
• Supporting the Chef de Partie in applying correct security measures.
• Environmental stewardship is central to this role and the entire operation of the ship. This role will engage in, comply with and promote all environmental regulations and policies, actively working with the galley team to promote sustainability and protection of the environment in all aspects of life on board.
• Supporting the Chef de Partie in the efficient day to day management of the section, including, but not limited to, ensuring an efficient and cost-effective food service operation.
• Supporting the Chef de Partie in identifying development opportunities and supporting supervisory staff to guide, motivate and direct their respective teams.
• Supervision of the following ranks: Assistant Cook, Galley Utility.
• Supporting the Chef de Partie in achieving the lowest possible food cost and minimum waste while providing food for guests, officers and crew to a quantity and standard that ensures customer satisfaction across all areas.
• Training section staff to meet and maintain food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures.
• Participating in stores loading operations as instructed by the Sous Chef and Hotel Stores Manager.
• Checking section orders to achieve efficient consumption analysis against the menu cycle and food cost, supervising and training staff where necessary.
• Checking that the quantity and quality of goods received into the section meets the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN standards, immediately reporting any discrepancies to the Chef de Partie and logging them.
• Maintaining cleaning standards and ensuring schedules for the galley, preparation rooms, refrigerators, ambient store cupboards and ice machines are adhered to and logs maintained in accordance with the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures. 
• Adherence to galley schedules in accordance with operational needs and the Maritime Labour Convention. 
• Safe handling and preparation of meat, poultry, fish, seafood and ready to eat products to ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, food safety and dish presentation at every stage.
• Maintaining the correct breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner buffet setup and food replenishment in accordance with the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures.
• Maintaining the correct Mess Room buffet setup and food replenishment in accordance with the acceptable Public Health Sanitation Programs and EU SHIPSAN procedures.
• Assisting the Chef de Partie in meeting the specific dietary needs of guests, officers and crew.
• Ensuring effective communication and teamwork between the section, galley team and other departments.
• Reporting galley defects in line with company policies and procedures.
• Supporting the Chef de Partie to ensure effective complaint resolution in response to guest complaints.
• Contributing to the completion of daily, weekly and end of cruise reports and documentation in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Participating in garbage duties to ensure safe disposal and environmental compliance in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Assisting with the daily meal count in accordance with company policy and procedures.  

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

Relevant experience in a similar capacity on a luxury cruise vessel.

About Oceanic Leisure

Backed by V., Oceanic Leisure specialises in developing bespoke hospitality concepts and delivering tailor-made end-to-end solutions according to client requirements. ​

Leveraging over 20 years of experience, and far-reaching resources to match, we deploy a flexible approach to all projects by merging service offerings and providing a one-stop turnkey solution. ​

We have the capacity, agility, and expertise to serve the contemporary, premium, luxury and ultra-luxury cruise markets. We believe in building strong partnerships with our clients that will enable a transparent operation, from initial concept through to delivery.​