Cook-maritime North

Cook - Maritime North - OOP Operations
Fixed Term 6-month contract
6 weeks on/6 weeks off roster
Greenock, PA15 2AR
Competitive salary plus benefits

Serco have an exciting opportunity to join the Maritime North Team in Greenock as a Cook on a fixed term basis.

As a Cook, you will be responsible for the provision of high standard of food and hospitality services to crew/clients as directed. Reporting to the Vessel Master (whilst on board), you will have regular contact with crew, the Operations Controller, clients and other key stakeholders.

**Main Accountabilities**:
Provision of high standard of food and hospitality services to crew/clients.
Hygiene of galley, food preparation/storage and mess areas.
Ordering/accounting for victualling and hospitality stores, ensuring appropriate supplies are aboard and maintained to a sufficient level for tasking:
Victualling stores include (but not limited to) galley equipment/utensils and mess crockery/cutlery.
Hospitality stores include (but not limited to) cabin stores (towels, bedding)
Supporting hospitality requirements (Incl. but not limited to accommodation and customer cabin cleaning) whilst not undertaking galley duties.
Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any maintenance/repair work commences.
Fully conversant with extant food hygiene legislation.
To be fully conversant with the use of all safety equipment, emergency procedures and contingency plans.
**Familiar with company Safety Management System - specifically**:
Permit to Work/Tag Out Systems
Shipboard Management Team
Shipboard Safety Committee
Waste disposal

**What you’ll need to do the role**:
Ship’s Cook Certificate of Competence
STCW Personal Survival Techniques (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Elementary First Aid
Unrestricted ENG1
Passport
Methodical in approach
Good standard of education

**Additional/special features of the role**:
Medical First Aid On board Ship (desirable)
Security Clearance
Serco Essentials
US Visa (desirable)
Manual Handling

What we offer

Competitive salaries with annual reviews
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, free flu vaccines and more.
A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
Interesting and enjoyable work.
Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

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