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Cook (LA)

Weeks Marine

Houma, LAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Houma, LA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Food Handler’s CertificateServSafe FoodHandler CertificateTWIC - Transportation Worker Identification CredentialMerchant Mariner CertificateUSCG Medical Certificate

Job overview

Weeks Marine is hiring a Cook (LA). The Cook will lead and manage daily activities and production for the galley crew, planning and preparing meals for personnel on the project. Responsibilities include inventory management, grocery ordering, and ensuring fresh, dietary-responsible meals while maintaining kitchen and living quarter cleanliness.

Key focus areas include Plan daily and weekly meals in appropriate volume, Keep inventory of stock and place appropriate grocery orders, and Provide fresh and dietary responsible meals.

Successful candidates bring 3 Years Experience Preparing Meals For Large Groups and ServSafe FoodHandler Certificate. Important skills include Lead And Manage Crew Members' Daily Activities, Planning And Preparation Of Meals, Plans Daily And Weekly Meals, Inventory Stock, Places Appropriate Grocery Orders, and Providing Fresh And Dietary Responsible Meals.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lead and Manage Crew Members' Daily ActivitiesPlanning and Preparation of MealsPlans Daily and Weekly MealsInventory StockPlaces Appropriate Grocery OrdersProviding Fresh and Dietary Responsible MealsCommunicates With Galley CrewObserve Safe and Sanitary Food-Handling PracticesMaintains Cleanliness of KitchenMaintains Cleanliness of Living QuartersFollows Company and Work Site Safety Policies/ProceduresMaintain Accurate Reporting RecordsAssist in Developing Weekly ScheduleCarrying Out Sequence of Activities for Assigned CrewTimely Completion of Work AssignmentsMonitor Compliance With Company PoliciesUnderstand, Follow and Transmit Written and Oral InstructionsCommunicate Effectively With Craft WorkersPerform Task PlanningTrain/Teach Safety Practices, Policies and ProceduresWorking Knowledge of SchedulingWorking Knowledge of Material ControlWorking Knowledge of Unit Manhour PerformanceWorking Knowledge of Estimating FundamentalsWorking Knowledge of Job Cost Management SystemsGood CommunicatorMotivatorTeam PlayerComputer Literate

Qualifications

Current Food Handler’s Certificate3 Years Experience Preparing Meals for Large GroupsAbility to Work 84 Hour Work WeekAbility to Live Aboard Vessel for Full RotationServSafe FoodHandler CertificateAble to Tolerate Rough Seas, Vibrations, Heat, Harsh Weather Conditions, Confined Spaces, and High Noise LevelsAble to Push, Pull, Bend or Stand for Long Periods of Time, and Climb LaddersAble to Lift or Carry Miscellaneous Equipment, Supplies and Parts Up to 50 Lbs. UnassistedTWIC - Transportation Worker Identification CredentialMerchant Mariner CertificateUSCG Medical Certificate

Full job description

Requisition ID: 178508

Position Summary

ONLY apply at www.WeeksMarine.com

Cook must effectively lead and manage crew members' daily activities and production. Cooks are responsible for the planning and preparation of meals, for the personnel on the project.

Experience Level

Lead

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

  • Plans daily and weekly meals in appropriate volume.

  • Keeps and inventory of stock and places appropriate grocery orders.

  • Responsible for providing fresh and dietary responsible meals.

  • Clearly communicates with the rest of the galley crew, in order to accomplish all duties.

  • Observe safe and sanitary food-handling practices.

  • Maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen and the living quarters.

  • Maintains a current food handler’s certificate.

  • Performs other duties as assigned by the project site management.

  • Follows all company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “Incident and Injury Free” work environment.

  • Maintain accurate reporting records including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets and daily management reports.

  • May assist in developing a weekly schedule and in carrying out sequence of activities for assigned crew.

  • Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs while maintaining the company’s reputation for quality workmanship/product.

  • Responsible for the safety of those on the crew and will conduct all operations according to all applicable company and government safety rules.

  • Monitor compliance by all employees under his/her supervision with all Company policies.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience preparing meals for large groups (30 or more).

  • Ability to work 84 hour work week.

  • Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation.

  • Computer literate preferred.

  • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision.

  • Ability to perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of work assigned, train/ teach safety practices, policies and procedures.

  • Have a working knowledge of the scheduling, material control and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems.

  • Must be a good communicator, motivator, and team player.

Requirements

  • ServSafe FoodHandler certificate (Required)

  • TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential (Preferred)

  • Merchant Mariner Certificate (Preferred)

  • USCG Medical Certificate (Preferred)

  • Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels.

  • Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders.

  • Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

  • Performs other duties as required.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Weeks

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