Cook

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare dishes at an advanced level, in line with company recipes, menus and procedures; taste dishes as per the various menus onboard and make taste adjustments to dishes, when applicable.

• Prepare food items as per recipes and instructions received from the relevant Supervisor, requiring minimum supervision; have an in-depth understanding of the Ship’s Safety Procedures & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• 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.

• Ensure mise-en-place for all areas of responsibility are prepared 15 minutes prior to service.

• Provide the highest level of comfort and service to Guests and consistently maintain an impeccable standard of cleanliness and hygiene in assigned areas, as per Viking’s STAR Service Standards and all Public Health Policies; proactively prepare service according to Guest flow, embarkation & disembarkation, sea day activities & other activities.

BACKGROUND

• A required minimum of 4 years’ culinary experience, including at least 1 year’s experience as Cook
or similar position, within a premium brand hospitality environment or a formal culinary education and
at least 1 year’s experience as a Cook or similar position; intermediate culinary & knife handling skills
are required.

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.

• 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.

• A strong background would be considered if no shipboard employment experience.

• Ability 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.