Cook ( VIKING OCEAN CRUISES )

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare dishes at an advanced level, in line with company recipes, menus and procedures; taste dishes as per the various menus onboard and make taste adjustments to dishes, when applicable.

• Prepare food items as per recipes and instructions received from the relevant Supervisor, requiring minimum supervision; have an in-depth understanding of the Ship’s Safety Procedures & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Ensure economical work practices and control food production to minimize and/or avoid wastage.

• Ensure that food preparations/storage are in line with all Public Health Policies and Company Regulations and enforce & maintain “clean as you go” work habits.

• Ensure mise-en-place for all areas of responsibility are prepared 15 minutes prior to service.

• Monthly salary is paid via on-board Visa card, no tax deduction

• Five ( 5 ) paid vacation days for each month worked is included in the salary; this is accumulated and only paid at the end of the contract

• Health insurance is provided during the contract period ( not applicable to vacation )

• All crew have life insurance at $100,000 death in service benefit

• No charge for crew laundry facilities, including detergent dispensers

• Free Wi-fi on-board

• Medical and visa expenses will be reimbursed on the first payroll against original receipts

• The company covers flights and transfer to the vessel from and to your nearest international airport of your country of residence; hotel overnight is optional for long-distance travels

• Uniform is provided; including shoes and safety equipment, and maintained by our main laundry

• Two-crew only recreational areas ( indoor and outdoor )

• Access to the guest gym after 10 PM

• A required minimum of 4 years’ culinary experience, including at least one year’s experience as Cook or similar position, within a premium brand hospitality environment or a formal culinary education and at least one year’s experience as Cook or similar position, within a 5 Star hospitality and/or restaurant environment; intermediate culinary & knife handling skills are required.

• A strong background would be considered if no shipboard employment experience

• Ability to confirm for clean background/ reference check completed upon proposal.

• Updated C.V. without employment gaps is needed; to note any unemployment

• References and appraisals for at least 2x last contract

• Work employment certificate for last two years

• Company references

• All documents should be sent via email. We will contact you for further requirements of other documents needed after we receive these documents

• Incomplete application will not be considered

GCS Vietnam will process your documents to match the position you are applying for before submitting your application to VIKING.