Culinary
Jobs Available
Executive Chef / Chef De Cuisine
Responsible for the entire galley staff, food planning, quality control, directs all the culinary and associated activities throughout the vessel either personally or through subordinate managers and supervisors. Mentors, develops and provides on-the-job training to subordinates. Reviews financial transactions and monitors budget to ensure efficient operations.
Requirements: eight to ten years in a subordinate position on board and/or 4-5 star hotels, restaurants or high volume food service facilities. Managerial experience required. Must possess the ability to manage international staff in a positive and productive manner. Must speak English clearly and distinctly, write and read English in order to understand written procedures, give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms. Approved certification or culinary school degree-granting program completion required. Salary range: $4500-7800 US per month, depending on the cruise line.
Sous Chef
Responsible for the day to day operations of the galley staff, assisting the Executive Chef with the food planning, preparation and quality control. Manages and coordinates activities of various workstations engaged in preparing, timing and cooking. Reviews food requisitions from the various workstations and forwards to Executive Sous Chef for final approval. Monitors the assignment of duties and responsibilities to employees. Observes and evaluates employees and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service is met. Manages the financial aspects of the assigned food operation, prepares a variety of reports and letters utilizing personal computer system and equipment. Trains and monitors all levels of cooks and chefs for proper skill and service.
Requirements: five to seven years in a subordinate position on board and/or 4-5 star hotels, restaurants or high volume food service facilities. Must speak English clearly and distinctly, write and read English in order to understand written procedures, give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms. Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate the preparation of recipes for all basic meat, fish, sauce and side dishes. The demonstration includes advanced cooking methods such as braise, saute, broil and grill and the use of a variety of knives to slice, dice, chop, julienne, etc. Approved certification or culinary school degree-granting program completion required. Salary range: $3400-5800 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Executive Sous Chef.
Demi Chef De Partie
Is responsible for assisting the Station Head or Sous Chef in contributing to the overall success of the assigned station. Meets with the assigned station-head, the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef on a daily basis to review the requirements of the meals and time frames for restaurant service. Knows and operates all equipment according to standard operating procedures. Performs multitask activities in food preparation including setting up of mis en place for daily menu requirement. Ensures all food on plates is correctly portioned and served uniformly. Must be able to explain menu ingredients and preparation techniques when working buffet areas.
Requirements: minimum two years experience cooking and preparing food in a 4 or 5-star hotel, restaurant or high volume food service facility required. Good English language skills required. Culinary school education required. Salary range: $2700-3700 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Chef De Partie.
Commis 2 (Second Cook)
Food preparation and cooking responsibilities as directed by Commis 1, Demi Chef De partie and Chef De Partie. Organize and prepare mis en place. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles. Works in various galley stations that prepare meat, fish, vegetables, and other foods for baking, roasting, broiling, grilling, braising, sauteing and steaming. Perform multitask activities such as wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables. Butcher chicken, fish and shellfish. Cut, trim and bone meat prior to cooking or serving. Must be able to explain ingredients in the menu and preparation techniques while working in buffet areas.
Requirements: two to three years kitchen experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel, restaurant or high volume food service facility. Ability to read, interpret, demonstrate culinary fundamentals and knife skills, sound knowledge of food handling procedures and food ingredients from international classical dishes, ability to identify and operate common kitchen equipment such as grinders, deep fryers, ovens, Bain Marie, mixers required. Good English language skills required. Salary range: $1600-2200 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Commis 1 (First Cook).
Cook Trainee (food preparation and cooking responsibilities as directed by the First Cook)
Prior hotel / restaurant experience required. Culinary school education required. Basic English language skills required. Salary range: $800-1200 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Strong possibilities for promotion to Commis 3 (Third Cook).
Assistant Laundry Supervisor (supervises laundry department and dry cleaning of all the officers, management, staff and crew garments as directed by Laundry Supervisor)
Some experience in hotels or prior ship experience in related position required. Basic English language skills required. Salary range: $900-1200 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Laundry Supervisor.
Crew Cook Utility / Crew Messman (cleaning, general maintenance as directed by the First Cook)
Entry level position, no experience required. Very basic English language skills required. Salary range: $600-900U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Buffet Steward.
Assistant Provision Master / Storekeeper (responsible for the storage, ordering and distribution of all food supplies as directed by the Provision Master / Storekeeper)
Food and beverage background essential, knowledge of accounting required. Good English language skills required. Salary range: $1200-1600 US per month, depending on the cruise line.
Assistant Pastry Chef Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the pastry staff as directed by the Pastry Chef Supervisor, oversees the development and preparation of all pastries)
Culinary background of no less than three years restaurant / hotel experience or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Good English language skills required. Salary range: $1600-2100 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Pastry Chef Supervisor.
Pastry Trainee (pastry support staff responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of all pastries as directed by the Pastry Chef Supervisor. Cleaning and maintenance of pastry stations)
Culinary background of no less than one year restaurant / hotel experience or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Basic English language skills required. Salary range: $800-1300 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Pastry Man.
Assistant Baker Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the baker staff as directed by the Baker Supervisor. Assists in the preparation and cooking of all bakery products)
Culinary background of no less than three years restaurant / hotel experience or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Good English language skills required. Salary range: $1600-1900 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Baker Supervisor.
Baker Trainee (bakery support staff responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of all bakery products as directed by the Baker Supervisor)
Culinary background of no less than one year restaurant / hotel experience or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Basic English language skills required. Salary range: $900-1300 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Baker.
Dishwasher / Pot washer (cleaning and stacking of all galley and passengers dishes, pots, pans etc.)
Entry level position, no experience required. Minimum English language skills required. Salary range: $500-600 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Cabin Steward (see Housekeeping Department).
Executive Sous Chef
Responsible for the day to day operations of the galley staff, assisting the Executive Chef with the food planning, preparation and quality control. Communicates with the Executive Chef on a daily basis, reviews menus to estimate food and time requirements. Meets with the Sous Chef to review guest comments to implement revisions and improvements. Manages the financial aspects of the assigned food operation, prepares a variety of reports and letters using personal computer system and equipment. Trains and monitors all levels of cooks and chefs for proper skill and service. Collaborates with the Executive Chef to plan menu requirements, serving arrangements, guest comments and other related details. Collaborates with the Provision Master to ensure the highest quality, delivery and storage of all food items.
Requirements: five to seven years in a subordinate position on board and/or 4-5 star hotels, restaurants or high volume food service facilities. Managerial experience required. Must possess the ability to manage international staff in a positive and productive manner. Must speak English clearly and distinctly, write and read English in order to understand written procedures, give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms. Approved certification or culinary school degree-granting program completion required. Salary range: $3800-6500 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Executive Chef.
Chef De Partie
Senior middle-management level position. Prepares and produces gourmet cuisine and sauces, manages food displays on buffets and in restaurants. meets on a daily basis with the Sous Chef to review the requirements of the day's meals and time frames for restaurant service. Supervises the assigned workstation function. Assigns duties and responsibilities to employees. Fully responsible for organizing work schedule and controlling over time of assigned section. Trains and monitors entry level cooks and chefs for proper service. Conducts documented training of Commis and Demi Chef De Partie in operating, cleaning and maintaining machinery and tools. Monitors, supervises and tests foods being cooked. Attends daily food tasting per the Executive Chefs instructions.
Requirements: three to five years experience cooking and preparing food in a 4 or 5-star hotel, restaurant or high volume food service facility required. Good English language skills required. Culinary school education required. Salary range: $3200-4600 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Sous Chef.
Commis 1 (First Cook)
Supervises Commis 2 and Commis 3 (second and third cooks). Food preparation and cooking responsibilities as directed by the Demi Chef De partie and Chef De Partie. Organize and prepare mis en place. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles. Works in various galley stations that prepare meat, fish, vegetables, and other foods for baking, roasting, broiling, grilling, braising, sauteing and steaming. Perform multitask activities such as wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables. Butcher chicken, fish and shellfish. Cut, trim and bone meat prior to cooking or serving. Must be able to explain ingredients in the menu and preparation techniques while working in buffet areas.
Requirements: two to three years kitchen experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel, restaurant or high volume food service facility. Ability to read, interpret, demonstrate culinary fundamentals and knife skills, sound knowledge of food handling procedures and food ingredients from international classical dishes, ability to identify and operate common kitchen equipment such as grinders, deep fryers, ovens, Bain Marie, mixers required. Good English language skills required. Salary range: $1900-2500 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Demi Chef De Partie.
Commis 3 (Third Cook)
Food preparation and cooking responsibilities as directed by Commis 1, Commis 2, Demi Chef De partie and Chef De Partie. Organize and prepare mis en place. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles. Works in various galley stations that prepare meat, fish, vegetables, and other foods for baking, roasting, broiling, grilling, braising, sauteing and steaming. Perform multitask activities such as wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables. Butcher chicken, fish and shellfish. Cut, trim and bone meat prior to cooking or serving. Must be able to explain ingredients in the menu and preparation techniques while working in buffet areas.
Requirements: two to three years kitchen experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel, restaurant or high volume food service facility. Ability to read, interpret, demonstrate culinary fundamentals and knife skills, sound knowledge of food handling procedures and food ingredients from international classical dishes, ability to identify and operate common kitchen equipment such as grinders, deep fryers, ovens, Bain Marie, mixers required. Good English language skills required. Salary range: $1400-1800 US per month, depending on the cruise line. One or two years in a subordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurant experience required. Fare English language skills required. Possibilities for promotion to Commis 2 (Second Cook).
Crew Cook / Crew Cook Assistant / Crew Cook Trainee (food preparation and cooking responsibilities for the crew as directed by the First Cook
Prior hotel / restaurant experience required. Culinary school education required. Basic English language skills required. Salary range: $900-1200 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Strong possibilities for promotion to Third Cook.
Provision Master / Storekeeper (responsible for the entire storage, ordering and distribution of all food supplies as directed by the Executive Chef)
Food and beverage background essential, knowledge of accounting required. Good English language skills required. Salary range: $1500-1800 US per month, depending on the cruise line.
Pastry Chef Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the pastry staff, oversees the development and preparation of all pastries)
Culinary background of no less than three years restaurant / hotel experience or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Good English language skills required. Salary range: $1900-2400 US per month, depending on the cruise line.
Pastry Man (pastry staff responsible for creating and preparing all pastries as directed by the Pastry Chef Supervisor)
Culinary background of no less than two years restaurant / hotel experience or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Fare English language skills required. Salary range: $1100-1500 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Pastry Chef Supervisor.
Baker Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the baker staff. Controls the preparation and cooking of all bakery products)
Culinary background of no less than three years restaurant / hotel experience or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Good English language skills required. Salary range: $1800-2300 US per month, depending on the cruise line.
Baker (bakery staff responsible for preparation and cooking of all bakery products as directed by the Baker Supervisor) –
Culinary background of no less than two years restaurant / hotel experience or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Fare English language skills required. Salary range: $1200-1700 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Baker Supervisor.
Galley Steward / Galley Cleaner (cleaning and maintenance of assigned galley stations)
Entry level position, no experience required. Minimum English language skills required. Salary range: $500-700 US per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Cabin Steward (see Housekeeping Department).