Assistant Cook - TSHD Dredger

About the role

NMDC Dredging and Marine is looking for an Assistant Cook to support the Cook in preparing and serving daily meals for the crew aboard a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD). The post covers galley duties, food handling and housekeeping.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, meat, fish and other ingredients as instructed by the Cook.
• Maintain the galley, pantry and dining areas in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Wash and sanitize cooking utensils, dishes, kitchen equipment and work surfaces.
• Receive, check, store and organise food provisions, keeping proper stock rotation and food hygiene.
• Support meal preparation and serving according to the approved menu and crew needs.
• Monitor food stocks and report shortages, damaged or expired items to the Cook.
• Follow safe food-handling procedures and prevent cross-contamination.
• Operate galley equipment safely and report defects; help minimise food wastage.
• Comply with onboard HSE procedures, personal hygiene standards and vessel safety requirements.
• Help with cleaning schedules, housekeeping and special catering needs, and perform other galley duties assigned by the Cook or Master.

Required profile

• Basic STCW training certification.
• Valid medical certificate as per ILO/MLC requirements.
• Valid Food Safety and Food Hygiene certificate.