Second Commis – entry-level cook assisting chefs with basic food preparation in an assigned galley section.
Responsibilities
Prepare ingredients and basic dishes under supervision
Maintain workstation cleanliness and labelling
Follow recipes, portion and food-safety standards
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/6-1 Security Awareness Training
STCW V/2 Crowd Management (passenger ships – if designated on muster list to assist passengers)
Passenger-ship safety familiarization for personnel providing direct service to passengers (STCW V/2 / I/14)
Other / Company
Valid PEME / medical fitness certificate (STCW I/9; MLC 2006 Reg 1.2) and ship-specific familiarization (STCW I/14) before assuming duties
Food safety & hygiene training for catering staff (MLC 2006 Std A3.2)
USPH Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) / food-safety training (cruise ships calling US ports)
TESDA Cookery NC II (or equivalent)