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Chief Cook & Messman (Maritime)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of experience as a Ship Cook or Chief Cook
  • Knowledge of international cuisine and meal planning
  • Strong organizational, catering, and hygiene management skills
  • Ability to work independently and maintain high-quality food standards

Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare daily meals for crew members
  • Manage galley inventory, food supplies, and provisions
  • Maintain food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
  • Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of galley equipment

Key facts

  • Remote from: Anywhere
  • Full time
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • 8 - 23K yearly
  • Hindi, English

Other skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management

About the company

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Careers International

Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

Brief Introduction about Careers International: Careers International is an International Recruitment Company on a mission to mobilize human resource for global workplace. Over the past 30+ years, we have demonstrated to our partners (clients) how an efficient outsourced recruitment model can significantly enhance the productivity besides reducing their payroll costs. We are licensed recruitment agency from India, approved by Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India Lic No: B-0533/KAR/PER/1000+/5/8603/2009 and also provide work force services from Nepal & Sri Lanka With multiple branches and experienced professional recruiters we are specialized in volume recruitment and provide end -to-end recruitment services to our clients for their large project. Careers International offers a comprehensive global service designed to specifically address our Client's requirements. We recruit all levels of seniority for engineering, technical, project management and essential support personnel (skilled workers) based remotely on site or in a corporate environment.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryHuman Resources, Staffing & Recruiting
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Position 1: Chief Cook

Experience: 2–5 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: USD 1,900 per month
Languages Required: English & Hindi

Role Summary

The Chief Cook is responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals for the crew, managing galley operations, maintaining food hygiene standards, and ensuring efficient use of provisions onboard.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare daily meals for crew members.
  • Manage galley inventory, food supplies, and provisions.
  • Maintain food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
  • Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of galley equipment.
  • Monitor food consumption and minimize wastage.

Position 2: Messman

Experience: 0–2 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: USD 700 per month
Languages Required: English & Hindi

Role Summary

The Messman assists the Chief Cook in daily galley operations while maintaining cleanliness of the galley, dining areas, and accommodation spaces to ensure a hygienic and comfortable environment for the crew.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve meals to crew members.
  • Assist with food preparation and galley operations.
  • Clean the galley, mess room, and accommodation areas.
  • Wash utensils, kitchen equipment, and cooking tools.
  • Assist with stock handling, storage, and inventory organization.


Requirements

Requirements - Chief Cook

  • 2–5 years of experience as a Ship Cook or Chief Cook.
  • Knowledge of international cuisine and meal planning.
  • Strong organizational, catering, and hygiene management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and maintain high-quality food standards.

Requirements - Messman

  • 0–2 years of relevant experience (freshers with basic catering or housekeeping knowledge may apply).
  • Basic knowledge of housekeeping and catering practices.
  • Good hygiene standards and teamwork skills.
  • Physically fit for shipboard duties.

Mandatory Documents (For Both)

  • Passport
  • CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate)
  • PST (Personal Survival Techniques)
  • FPFF (Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting)
  • EFA (Elementary First Aid)
  • PSSR (Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities)
  • STSDSD (Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties)
  • Medical Certificate
  • INDOS
  • SID (Seafarer Identity Document)
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
  • Ship Cook Certificate (if applicable)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card


Benefits

(Applicable to Both Positions)

  • Company-sponsored visa
  • Medical insurance
  • Free accommodation onboard
  • Transportation provided


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