Chief Cook & Messman (Maritime)
Core
Planning and preparing nutritious meals for the crew, managing galley operations, and maintaining food hygiene standards onboard a ship.
Role type
Maritime culinary operations specialist (Chief Cook/Messman)
Builds
Daily crew meals and hygienic galley/dining environments
Domain
Maritime / Hospitality
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Meal planning, galley inventory management, food safety and hygiene compliance, equipment maintenance, waste minimization, physical fitness for shipboard duties
Preferred skills
Knowledge of international cuisine, basic housekeeping practices, teamwork
Technologies
Galley equipment, cooking tools, kitchen utensils
Responsibilities
Plan and prepare daily meals for crew members, Manage galley inventory, food supplies, and provisions, Maintain food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards, Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of galley equipment, Monitor food consumption and minimize wastage, Serve meals to crew members, Assist with food preparation and galley operations, Clean the galley, mess room, and accommodation areas, Wash utensils, kitchen equipment, and cooking tools, Assist with stock handling, storage, and inventory organization
