1 st Cook for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

V.Ships Leisure is looking for 1 st Cook on behalf of Orient Express Sailing Yachts.
The 1st Cook is responsible for the production of all food items onboard (Guest and Crew), according to standards established by the culinary partners. 

Key Responsibilities

• The 1st/2nd Cook be assigned a station in the galley to prepare all food items for the vessel.
• Assists with the transportation of food items from the main stores to the galley when assigned.
• Duties include the cleaning and sanitizing of their working area and working utensils following the United States Public Health rules and regulations and all times.
• Will be assigned occasionally in an early standby in the galley for USPH purposes.
• Is aware of and/or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship’s standard operation, to assist guests and crew members with inquiries.
• Active participation in onboard training programs.
• Additional duties, not mentioned here, will be expected as per management request. 

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Languages: Fluent English.
• Education: High school degree or related. Culinary training mandatory.
• Previous professional experience: 2 years in a similar capacity in a luxury culinary environment.
• Shipboard experience: Not required but preferred.
• Valid STCW certificates.
• Valid Pre-Employment Medical.
• C1D visa mandatory for all positions. 

About Orient Express

For the past 140 years, Orient Express has been sublimating the Art of Travel with luxury trains, unique experiences and collections of rare objects. And soon the heritage of this legendary train will be transported to a collection of hotels and sailing yachts around the world. Introducing a new art de vivre, a different kind of journey that promises unforgettable moments along the way and the same destination since the beginning: to make dreams come true.