Job description
Private Advertiser is actively recruiting a Cook/Os to join our crew aboard a general cargo vessel operating worldwide. This urgent full-time role is ideal for experienced cooks who are comfortable working in a fast-paced galley environment and supporting deck operations as needed.
As a Cook/Os, you will prepare nutritious meals, manage kitchen workflow, maintain high standards of food safety, and collaborate with the ship's crew to ensure timely service across different time zones. The position offers a stable on-board career path with opportunities to contribute to menu planning, shipboard logistics, and crew wellness on long voyages.
We offer a competitive monthly salary in PHP, local allowances, and visa-ready deployment for suitable candidates. The role is based in Manila with the potential for deployment on international routes.
Responsibility
- Prepare and cook meals for crew according to menu and dietary needs, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Plan menus, monitor daily meal service, and adapt recipes to dietary restrictions and cultural preferences.
- Maintain a clean, organized galley; enforce HACCP, food safety, sanitation standards, and proper food handling.
- Manage kitchen inventory, track supplies, rotate stock, and coordinate with suppliers to minimize waste.
- Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment; report malfunctions and coordinate repairs as needed.
- Assist with basic shipboard duties and coordinate with fellow crew members to ensure smooth galley operations on long voyages.
- Adhere to safety procedures, schedules, and health requirements to support worldwide trade routes.
Qualification
- Proven experience as a cook in large-scale kitchens, hotels, restaurants, or ship galley operations.
- Certification in food safety (HACCP, ServSafe, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of international cuisine, menu planning, and inventory management.
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic maritime environment and follow recipes and safety guidelines.
- Good communication skills in English; capable of teamwork and adapting to shift work and long voyages.
- Physical stamina, reliability, and willingness to relocate/join vessel deployments; ability to pass medical and security checks for seafaring roles.
- Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented with a commitment to hygiene and guest satisfaction.