Job Title: Cook
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Category: General Services
Position Overview
- The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving daily meals for the vessel’s crew, maintaining galley hygiene, and managing onboard food supplies in accordance with maritime food safety standards.
- As part of the support team, the Cook plays a key role in ensuring the crew remains healthy, nourished, and able to perform at optimal levels—especially during high-intensity offshore operations.
- The ideal candidate should have prior maritime catering experience, knowledge of multicultural meal planning, and the ability to manage kitchen operations independently under offshore conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Preparation & Service:
- Prepare three fresh, balanced meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for all crew members.
- Plan weekly menus in consultation with the Master and accommodate dietary restrictions, religious preferences, or allergies.
- Ensure meals are served hot, on time, and in appropriate portions.
Galley Hygiene & Food Safety:
- Maintain the cleanliness of the galley, storerooms, freezers, and mess areas to maritime hygiene standards.
- Follow food handling, cooking, and storage protocols in line with HACCP or equivalent systems.
- Conduct daily and weekly cleaning schedules for all cooking and dining areas.
Inventory & Provision Management:
- Monitor and manage food and consumables stock levels.
- Prepare provisioning lists and communicate re-supply needs to the Master well in advance.
- Label and store food items properly to prevent spoilage and contamination.
- Minimize waste through portion control and smart ingredient usage.
Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure all galley operations adhere to SOLAS, MLC, MARPOL Annex V, and company safety policies.
- Be familiar with the location and use of firefighting equipment and emergency exits in the galley area.
- Participate in fire, emergency, and abandon ship drills and be prepared to assist in emergencies.
Candidate Specification
Mandatory Certifications:
- STCW Basic Safety Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR).
- Ship’s Cook Certificate (preferred or required depending on vessel flag).
- Seafarer’s Medical Certificate (MLC-compliant).
- Valid Passport & Seaman’s Book.
Experience:
- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience cooking aboard ships, tugboats, offshore supply vessels, or remote camps.
- Experience catering to diverse crews (African, Asian, Western cuisine preferred).
- Familiarity with offshore galley equipment such as convection ovens, deep freezers, steamers, and bulk cooking appliances.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong cooking and meal planning skills.
- Sound knowledge of food hygiene, storage, and kitchen safety.
- Good time management and ability to work independently.
- Basic budgeting and inventory control.
- Positive attitude, adaptability, and ability to work in confined environments.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and offshore allowance.
- Stable rotation and work schedule.
- Comfortable living and working conditions onboard.
- Opportunities for long-term career development within our marine operations team.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume, STCW certificates, Cook credentials, Medical certificate and Passport photo to: hr@wrightlinkslogistics.com using "Application for Cook – ASD Tugboat" as the subject of the mail.