Commis de Cuisine - River cruises

PEOPLECONQUEST -RH a specialized cruise recruitment company is looking for RIVER CRUISES:

Commis de Cuisine - River cruises

PURPOSE OF POSITION

You prepare meals to the fullest satisfaction of our guests and ensure compliance with our client Standards and HACCP rules.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assistance with preparation and cooking daily meals (including breakfast, lunch, Tea Time, dinner, etc.) for crew and guests in accordance with Executive Chef Manual and menu cycle
• Handling all groceries, products and galley equipment with care
• Inventory according to instructions
• Separation and disposal of waste / garbage
• Conduction of stock takes; inventory according to company procedures
• Preparation of opening and closing ships at start and end of season
• Assistance in other departments upon instruction from supervisors (if required)
• Performance according to company standards and HACCP rules
• Participation in loadings
• Luggage duty on embarkation and disembarkation day
• Correct storage of stock; establishing of par levels
• Active participation in onboard training programs
• Ensuring professional production and distribution of all meals for guest and crew in accordance with company standards, menu cycle and recipes
• Ensuring food safety, highest level of cleanliness in the galley and production areas at all times in accordance with our client standards and HACCP procedures
• Assisting the Executive Chef in ordering of food supplies with MXP in accordance with the budget and production planning, in a cooperation with the Maitre and the Hotel Manager, while keeping the food cost budget at all times

Duties

• The holder of the position undertakes not to pass over the company’s information, manuals, information on business developments and EDP data to any third party or publicize or retain same for personal use after leaving the job.
• The company reserves the right to demand compensation for damages in the event of a breach of this instruction and take legal action against the staff.
• Conduct and appearance in accordance with the rules and regulations of Viking River Cruises AG
• Outstanding flexibility: must be able to work during different times of the day, under pressure and reflect at all times, even under difficult conditions, a positive can-do attitude and the best image of Viking

Product Knowledge

• Be fully proficient and knowledgeable about all relevant recipes, menu cycles, and function sheets
• Become knowledgeable about itinerary-related ports of call and shore excursions
• Full knowledge of the daily program

KPI Performance

• Positively contribute in achieving / succeeding the KPI goals (quality and financial) for the Galley Department, as well as for the entire Food and Beverage Department
• Strong motivation to achieve the company goals and objectives

Security

Full knowledge about safety & security procedures
Participations in all training concerning safety & security, fire prevention, evacuation exercises as required by the company

YOUR PROFILE

• Graduated apprenticeship as cook
• Min. 1 years professional experience in 4 or 5* Kitchen/Galley
• International experience / ship-Experience is an asset.Good English skills, other languages are an asset
• Ability to work independently, service-oriented and guest focused
• Ability to train and motivate subordinates
• Flexibility and stress resistance, team player, commitment, positive personality, neat appearance

European citizen - mandatory