A GALLEY ASSISTANT REQUIRED FOR 93M MOTOR CRUISE SHIP (AUSTRALIAN FLAGGED VESSEL)

WORK INFORMATION

A 93m motor cruiser is currently looking for GALLEY ASSISTANT to join the crew of up to 45. Previous experience aboard is preferable but not essential.  Crew must be Australian or New Zealander or be able to work legally within Australia.

You’ll be expected to provide outstanding service, supporting the Chef in the areas of food handling; food preparation; hygiene and cleanliness and all galley operations. You will assist the chefs to provide all guests and crew with cultivating and nourishing meals, to the highest standard at all times. They should consider all matters from the perspective, “What would I expect if they were customers eating in my restaurant?”

FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION

Food is provided free of charge whilst aboard the vessels. Twin share accommodation is provided in crew quarters, free of charge. In the instance of insufficient bedding in crew quartes to accommodate male/female crew respectively, a passenger cabin will be offered.

Per the Navigation Act, it is the responsibility of all crew to keep crew quarters clean and presentable at all times. All crew and officer’s quarters will be inspected by the Master and Purser at least once during the trip, at the end of each trip and prior to crew disembarking or signing off. Additional inspections may be carried out at any time at the discretion of the Master and Purser.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleaning and washing of all dishes.
• Setting up dining room and buffet for Breakfast.
• Ensure galley cleaning and hygiene maintenance is maintained.
• Preparation of condiments and accompaniments.
• Preparation of salads and platters.
• Assistance with food preparation as directed
• Adhere to the published trip menu cycle ensuring all meals are prepared in readiness for mealtimes.
• Communicate daily with the Chefs to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for.
• Maintain good operational and organizational skills to adhere to galley operations, resulting in good time management.
• Maintain appropriately stocked, clean and well-organized dry stores, fridges, cool room and freezer.
• Implement and maintain an effective stock rotation program.
• 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.

Scheduled Maintenance and Refit

• Attend and adhere to information communicated at morning tool box meetings.
• Prepare vessel for upcoming maintenance / refit. From but not limited to furniture, wall and equipment protection.
• Wear all required PPE when carrying out tasks.
• Follow all applicable safety rules and procedures, includes completing safety inductions prior to using any tools.
• Performs work accordingly to established worklist. General maintenance from but not limited to detailed cleaning, sanding, varnishing and painting.
• Checks interior of vessel at beginning and end of shifts with Purser or Assistant Purser, or in the absence of the Purser or Assistant Purser.
• Record and report damage.
• Reports work accomplished orally to Purser or Master, in the absence of the Purser or Assistant Purser and written on established worklist.
• Where applicable assist Chef with substantial and nutritious crew meals.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Guest Interaction Responsible for the comfort and wellbeing of all guests at all times. This should be achieved through active and non-intrusive guest interaction. Professionally represent the company for visiting Agents, Wholesalers and Famil groups, including FOC/VIP, site inspections and on-board functions.

Workplace Health and Safety

Ensures obligations to Workplace Health and Safety Legislation and Act are conformed with, in line with company Workplace Health and Safety provisions at all times.

Teamwork Required to work as part of a high performing team/crew in the provision of the overall cruise and expedition experience. Assist and support in training of new crew members.

Standards Required to understand and comply with company policies and procedures at all times. Required to maintain and enforce the highest standards of behaviour, discipline and dress appropriate to company policies and image at all times.

Other Required to complete all other duties as directed by the Purser, Assistant Purser, Senior Cruise Attendant and Senior Management. Such requests will be of a reasonable nature.

Vessel will cover all crew flights required from any major home port within Australia to join and depart vessels. You will be required to work across all three ships. Candidates all over Australia accepted.

QUALIFICATIONS:  As a minimum, the following must be obtained or valid prior to commencement:

• Food Handlers Certificate
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• CPR
• Certificate of Safety Training (AMSA endorsed)
• AMSA medical certificate
• Online component for Passenger   Ship Training (Crowd Control and Crisis Management), certificate issued after completion of practical element
• Australian Seafarers Service Book (ASSB)
• Marine Safety Identification Card (MSIC)
• Passport (with minimal 6 months validation)
• Yellow Fever vaccination (prior to international voyages)

ITINERARY:

• Kimberley’s, Whitsunday islands, Tasmania, the vessel will be traveling to Japan, Singapore, Africa & New Zealand in 2025

START DATE: July/August/September 2025

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Permanent Casual – 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off.

SALARY:  Galley Hand are employed on a full-time basis paid $65,736 AUD per year.