Cook

Where DFDS Seaways is concerned, our aim is first and foremost to create such a good maritime experience for our guests that they are even happier when they leave the ship than they were when they came on board.

This is why we expect you to be a person with a positive attitude who knows that a smile is the easiest way to make customers and colleagues happy. You have a structured approach and drive and can navigate with your brain and your heart. You can take responsibility and act independently, but you can also listen to others. And you also have the physical and mental energy to do your bit - also when the seas run high.

In return, we can offer you an exciting, engaging workplace with a difference, characterised by development and growth. You will be faced with challenges at personal and professional level and work with competent, lively colleagues who appreciate the fact that going to work should be fun. Working hours are long for long periods at a time, but on the other hand you will have more continuous leisure time with your family - and the prospect of tax-free wages and free board and lodging.

Your primary tasks:

• Planning and performing work in accordance with current standards, calculations in your own job category
• Day-to-day responsibility for production in accordance with the Chef de Cuisine's or the deputy chef's guidelines
• Actively helping and training new personnel in the standards and routines of the galley
• Maintaining the cleaning and hygiene standards specified by the authorities and DFDS Seaways
• Complying with safety requirements in connection with using machines, tools, and chemicals
• Cleaning in your own area

Your professional profile:

• Experience from cruise ships or better restaurants, but we will give weight to your personality and ability, and your interest in cooking food at a high  gastronomic level
• You can communicate in English in writing and orally

Your personal profile:

• You have a friendly, flexible attitude and great commitment to your work
• You work well under pressure and can perform your tasks in a structured manner where quality and deadlines are concerned
• You enjoy the challenge presented by varying situations and can adapt to them with a positive, enthusiatic attitude
• You are willing to work in a team

Hours of work:

Hours of work are as a general rule two weeks work followed by two weeks off. You must expect long working hours, 10 - 12 hours a day and sometimes up to 14 hours.

Board and lodging:

You have full board and lodging on DFDS Seaways's ships and you will either have have your own cabin or share with a colleague. Bedclothes, linen and towels are placed at your disposal on the ship. But you are responsible for cleaning your cabin.