Galley Assitant

About the role

An integral part of the galley team, you will be assisting with cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items for crew and passengers under the direction of the Chief Cook. This is a seagoing position that offers variety, training and development opportunities. Shifts on board are 12 hours a day, including day and night shifts, weekends and public holidays, with a roster of 7 days on, followed by 7 days off.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items for crew and passengers under the direction of the Chief Cook
• Heating and / or cooking of all foods for hot hold
• Assisting with daily food preparation
• Using your knife skills to precisely cut as required
• Creating prep lists
• Assisting with set-up of the bain-marie area and assist with food service
• Preparing short order meals
• Stocking fridges/freezers, dishes and cleaning within the galley as directed by the Chief Cook
• Maintaining the safe and hygienic operation of the vessel's galley in conjunction with the NZFSA Food Control Plan

About you

• A positive, can-do attitude with a passion for people and food
• True team players - you'll always be ready to roll up your sleeves and pitch in
• Food Safety Certificate and Food Control Plan knowledge
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Experience in high volume food production or similar environment
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• You will hold a recognised cooking qualification, be working towards obtaining one, or have relevant equivalent experience
• Valid STCW Certification would be highly advantageous, but is not essential
• The ability to communicate with passengers during an emergency, by use of the English language
• At least 18 years old

About us

Sailing between Wellington and Picton, Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries are part of one of New Zealand's largest transport companies, which also includes linehaul and freight forwarding.

Benefits

• Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with a roster of 7 days on, followed by 7 days off
• Free staff parking is available on site
• Full uniforms are provided
• Delicious crew meals are provided on board
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary with generous staff benefits