JOB PURPOSE
The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare the groundwork for the daily menu items with minimal supervision of his section leader or manager, and following recipes and guidelines provided.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Possess basic professional knowledge of all sections in a classic kitchen.
• Identify flavor balance and take corrective action when needed.
• Share responsibility for the overall product with the section leader.
• Possess advanced knife handling skills.
• Ensure accurate timing of food preparation.
• Prepare all basic food items for the menu as requested by the supervisor.
• Able to work in any section of a galley.
• Possess excellent food knowledge and a full understanding of culinary terms.
• Read, understand, follow and prepare company recipes.
• Maintain and ensure that Public Health regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) are followed at all times on board.
• Ensure that all the HACCP procedures are applied at all times and followed accordingly.
• Ensure that the assigned area of responsibility is ready for the announced or unannounced inspection conducted by Ship Management or local authorities.
• Responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling, and maintenance of records, reports, supplies, and equipment within the assigned section.
• Possess familiarity with the galley layout in terms of safety and security.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
• Attend any early stand-by in the galley for USPH purposes.
• Assist the Procurement team with storing operations and quality control.