Assistant Cook (Vietnamese Citizens)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare basic food items as per recipes and instructions received from the relevant Supervisor. 
• Ensure that the allocated station is well kept and maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness, as per Viking’s STAR Service Standards. 
• 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. 
• Separate & remove garbage and place it in designated containers; clean garbage as often as needed, ensuring those separation procedures and all Public Health Standards are maintained. 
• Ensure mise-en-place for all areas of responsibility are prepared 15 minutes prior to service. 
• Demonstrate the ability to work in any section assigned by the relevant Supervisor – the assigned section can change at any given moment.

BACKGROUND

• Must be Vietnamese citizens.
• A required minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Cook or similar position, within a premium brand hospitality and/or restaurant environment, or a professional culinary education and six months experience as an Assistant Cook or similar position; basic culinary & knife handling skills are required. 
• Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes. 
• Must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and productively in a team. 
• Flexible, stress resistant, committed team player and exceptional work ethic is required. 
• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance, and impeccable hygiene standards, as well as an eagerness to learn and fully comply with all Public Health and Sanitary Policies are required. 
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, able to lift up to 50 lbs. (30 Kilos) on a daily basis and be able to work a minimum of eleven hours per day, seven days a week. 
• Previous cruise industry experience is an advantage. 
• Able to confirm for clean background/ reference check completed upon proposal.

BENEFITS

• 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.

APPLICATION

• 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 2 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.