Commis Chef

JOB PURPOSE  Responsible for the highest standard of food quality/presentation as per ship standards and procedures.
Ensures that all food in dining venue, whether cooked or uncooked is consistent in terms of hygiene, quality, taste and presentation expected by the manuals, to ensure preparation of food produce falls within budget parameters, which will result in a profitable food operation.
Assists in planning meals, works with high standard chefs and assists the coordinatation of work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES Prepare food items based on menu requirements and as directed by the supervisor Day to day cleaning of workstation in accordance with MSC Sanitation standards Practice good workplace standards and enforce the principles of HACCP Become familiar with all galley departments, understanding relationships and interactions.
Check workstation before the start of each shift, using and completing the appropriate checklist Maintain a clean, sanitized working environment Minimize food spoilage and utilize food surpluses Transport all items from the provisions area to the galley as per the daily requisitions Check temperatures and condition of all material in the section, in assigned refrigerators, on hot tops and other food storage areas Discard any potentially hazardous items of food that do not comply with safety requirements Comply with personal hygiene requirements  Use only surplus foods that are tested to be safe and free from any possibility of contamination or bacteriological degradation QUALIFICATIONS  Fluent in oral and written English, knowledge of any other major language is considered a major advantage High School or college graduate  Minimum of one years' experience in a similar role on cruise vessel or hotel establishment Demonstrated knowledge of the operation of a high volume kitchen establishment  Clear understanding and use of company sanitation requirements DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Valid South African Passport Police Clearance