August 27, 2024

Coral Expeditions

Cairns

OTHER & FULL TIME

Galley Assistant

Posted:
27/08/2024

Closing Date:
27/09/2024

Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time

Location:
Cairns, QLD

Job Category:
CE Shipbased - Hospitality

Our Company
Coral Expeditions is Australia’s pioneering cruise line, specialising in a unique style of immersive adventures by small expedition ship. With humble beginnings hosting cruises on the Great Barrier Reef, the company has grown into a borderless fleet of three ships carrying between 72 and 120 guests. For four decades, Coral Expeditions has operated with a single purpose – to take small groups of likeminded explorers to remote places with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality. In 2023, we have returned to international sailings including New Zealand, Japan, Papua New Guinea, and Islands of Indonesia.

Job Description

The Role
Our Galley Assistant will assist the Chefs to provide all guests and crew with nourishing meals, to the highest standard at all times.
Duties include but are not limited to:

Cleaning and washing of all dishes.
Ensure galley cleaning and hygiene maintenance is maintained.
Assistance with food preparation as directed.
Adhere to the published trip menu cycle ensuring all meals are prepared in readiness for mealtimes.
Maintain good operational and organisational skills to adhere to galley operations, resulting in good time management.
Maintain appropriately clean and well organised dry stores, fridges, cool room and freezer.
Maintain food safety, galley cleanliness and hygiene always, ensuring compliance with HACCP and local council requirements.
Ensure waste is kept to a minimum.
Ensure galley equipment is cared for and maintained.
Provide support and training to joining and training crew.

What you will bring to us

Previous experience in a similar role, desirable.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent personal presentation.
High level of customer service and a passion for food.
Demonstrated safe working practices mindset.
Tolerance of others to work and live in a small environment for long periods of time.

What we can offer you

Shipboard rosters are generally 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off. This will vary with international itineraries.
Free accommodation and meals onboard.
An opportunity to see spectacular places.
Career paths in Maritime and/or Kitchen with internationally recognised experience.

As we screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications and experience meet our needs, we will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process. We wish you every success!

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications/Documentation Required

First Aid & CPR.
Passport.

Qualifications willing to obtain with us

AMSA endorsed Certificate of Safety Training (Co ST).
Crowd Control & Crisis Management.
AMSA International Medical.
Australian Seafarers book or other country equivalent discharge book.

Coral Expeditions are a team of seafarers who embrace life on the blue highway. Ship life is not for everyone, and this should be considered before applying.