Commis De Cuisine

Are you passionate about travelling and meeting new people? Do you enjoy cooking and preparing delicious dishes for guests with a big smile? Do you want to be part of a motivated team which delivers outstanding quality and hospitality to their guests? Are you eager to provide guests a memorable holiday? Then ANQOR is looking for you!

As a Commis de Cuisine on River Cruises, you will play a crucial role in our kitchen, assisting the chefs in food preparation, cooking, and maintaining high culinary standards.

• Planning and preparing the breakfast buffet and ensuring a good presentation of the food.
• Preparing and portioning meal ingredients, which include seasoning of different meats and fish as well as washing, peeling and chopping vegetables and fruits and measuring spices.
• Preparing salads and salad dressings and if needed, supporting the chefs with some basic cooking and finishing dishes.
• Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators and freezers.
• Following instructions for plating and garnishing dishes.
• Assisting with dish washing and cleaning of the cooking stations.
• Monitoring the inventory levels, ensuring ingredients are available when needed and notifying the (Demi) Chef de Partie of any shortages or needs for replenishment.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace, including cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas.

• Some experience in a kitchen environment.
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment and food health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work fast and efficiently.
• Being able to communicate in English.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Willingness to learn and improve culinary skills, techniques and knowledge.
• Being flexible and able to work under pressure.
• Having a good work ethic and attention to detail.
• Willing to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends, holidays).

• Free health insurance from the first day
• Free food and accommodation (shared cabin & facilities)
• Paid holidays and reimbursement of the travel expenses
• Free training & development and a competitive salary
• Working in an international environment and the opportunity to visit attractive places in Europe.

Note: This job description is a general outline; duties may vary depending on the specific ship, organization, and operational needs.

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