Cook at Transnet

Position Purpose

• To plan and prepare nutritious meals for the dredger crew and to ensure the safe and economical operation of the catering services function of the craft

Position Outputs

• Plan meals for a 2 week period.
• Draw up menu's.
• Prepares meals (economically)Prepares mess room for meals.
• Supervises and Cleans catering area, equipment, stores, and fridges.
• Performs stock take & present requirement to Master.
• Check deliveries (quantities & quality) and pack in stores.
• Replenish stores items.
• Safe stowage of Stores.
• Supervises stewards.
• Ensure hygienic conditions of catering areas.
•  Cleanliness and timekeeping
•  To prepare meals to ensure well-nourished crew
•  Meals have to be on time
•  Culture differences and religious beliefs have to be taken into account when meals are being prepared

Qualifications and Experience

•  Grade 12  
• Efficient Cook Certificate of Competence  
• SAMSA medical certificate - valid  STCW compliant – ancillary courses  
• Minimum 6 months experience working in the relevant position (cook) onboard a vessel Or  Efficient Cook Certificate of Competence  
• Minimum 1 year experience working in the relevant position (cook) onboard a vessel  

Competencies

Knowledge:-  

• Principles of hygiene on a vessel.  
• Principles of hygiene in catering areas.  
• Literate in English.  
• Time management  Neatness.  
• Communication skills.  
• Planning and organising.