Lindblad Expeditions
Galley
AssistantChef
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“Assistant Chef at Lindblad Expeditions. Skills: Food Preparation, Baking, Cleaning, Food Stores. Assist in preparing all guest and crew meals. Prep, load stores and provisions”
Industry & Context.
12 hours per day, approximately 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off rotational schedule, Participates in onboard safety training, meetings, and drills, Adheres to all CDC Vessel Sanitation Program and Health Canada requirements, Maintains familiarity with ISM codes and requirements, Understands all duties under the Company Safety Management System and Emergency Station Billet, Must undergo drug tests (post-offer, random, reasonable cause, serious marine incident), Must be determined fit for sea duty, Must comply with all country-specific vaccination requirements, Frequently required to sit, talk and hear, Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of 2 years restaurant or banquet cooking in positions of increasing responsibility, including line cooking and prep work, Some baking experience, USCG Medical Certificate, First Aid/CPR certification (current), STCW Crowd Management, Maritime Security Awareness, Ability to get along with co-workers, Support a team environment, Communication Skills Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos, Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor
Nice to Have
Experience with passenger vessels, STCW Basic Safety Training, Vessel Sanitation Public Health
What You'll Do.
Assist in preparing all guest and crew meals
load stores and provisions
Clean galley and food storage areas
Assist with dishwashing
Participate in onboard safety training
Adhere to Company's uniform policy
Participate in shoreside training
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support the Head Chef in training and developing Pantry Chefs, fellow Assistant Chefs, and galley stewards; Ability to get along with co-workers and support a team environment
Communication Scope
Ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos; Ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor
Full Job Description
## Description WHO WE ARE Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”. ABOUT THE ROLE The Assistant Chef is responsible for assisting in the preparation of all guest and crew meals. In addition, the Assistant Chef may prep, load stores and provisions, clean, and wash dishes, as well as most of the baking that happens onboard. This position works 12 hours per day, approximately 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off rotational schedule. RESPONSIBILITIES: ## Food Preparation Culinary Assists the Head Chef in preparing all guest and crew meals in accordance with Company menu matrix and recipes. Cooks and prepares food as a member of the galley staff, with primary responsibility for baking breads and desserts, executing breakfast, and completing other prep as directed by the Head Chef. Supports the Head Chef in training and developing Pantry Chefs, fellow Assistant Chefs, and galley stewards in line with Company policies and menus. Cleaning Helps maintain the cleanliness of the galley and food storage areas. Adheres to all CDC Vessel Sanitation Program and Health Canada requirements. Assists with dishwashing as needed or assigned. Food Stores Assists in loading, handling, and properly storing food and related items to maintain appropriate stocking levels and ensure correct rotation of perishable and non-perishable goods. Safety & Security Participates in onboard safety training, meetings, and drills as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding, and medi
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