Since our founding in Berlin in 2015, SOS Humanity has been active as a civilian search and rescue organisation to ensure that no one has to drown at sea and that everyone is treated with dignity. With our rescue ships Humanity 1 and Humanity 2 we operate in the central Mediterranean to rescue people in distress at sea, protect them and bring them to a place of safety.

For our operational crew we are looking for a Crew Change Cook

As a Crew Change Cook, you will play a key role in supporting the kitchen team during crew changes for around 12 days. Your main task is to manage the galley independently as a team of two and to relieve the kitchen team as much as possible during the handover and training sessions. You will ensure that the crew is continuously supplied with high-quality, vegan meals. Your responsibilities will include the planning, preparation and organisation of meals as well as maintaining high standards of hygiene. 

Responsibilities:

• Working independently in a team of 2 in the galley during crew changes to ensure a smooth handover and training of the regular Chief and 2nd Cooks. 
• Independent preparation of menu plans, including the calculation of required ingredients, cooking times and the use of kitchen equipment. 
• Cooking for up to 35 people without support from Chief and 2nd Cook 
• Ensure continuous catering for the crew throughout the crew change period, without days/weekends off. 
• Ensure maintenance procedures for kitchen equipment and facilities. 
• Liaising closely with the Chief Cooks and logisticians on stock planning and procurement. 
• Adhering to basic hygiene procedures in professional food handling, including proper hand hygiene, cleaning of equipment, segregation of cleaning materials and proper storage and disposal of food. 
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area throughout the cooking process. 

Requirements:

• Independence and the confidence to run the galley independently during crew changes in a team of 2 after an introduction by the galley team. 
• Experience in menu planning and preparing meals for large groups (up to 35 people). 
• Stamina and resilience to be able to work throughout the crew rotation without days off. 
• Knowledge of food handling and hygiene standards or willingness to learn and strictly adhere to them. 
• Strong communication and organisational skills to communicate effectively with other crew members and the logistics team. 
• Flexibility and adaptability, especially in stressful situations. 
• Good command of English (C1).