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Apprentice Chef

07/05/2025
07/06/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Cairns, QLD
CE Shipbased - Hospitality

Our Company 

Coral Expeditions is Australia’s pioneering cruise line. We specialise in a unique style of immersive adventures by small expedition ship. With humble beginnings hosting cruises on the Great Barrier Reef, the company has grown into a borderless fleet of three ships carrying between 72 and 120 guests. For four decades, Coral Expeditions has operated with a single purpose – to take small groups of likeminded explorers to remote places with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality. We offer a wide range of domestic and international destinations. Coral Expeditions is wholly owned by the NRMA and joins a connected family of companies including NRMA Parks and Resorts, NRMA Roadside Assist, NRMA Marine and Ferries as well as SIXT Car Rentals.

Job Description

Responsibilities include

  • Responsible for the preparation of food according to the standards and quality levels set by the Company at all times
  • Ensuring that quality and presentation are served on schedule
  • Ensuring proper equipment operation/maintenance and proper safety and sanitation in kitchen.
  • Take direction from Chef’s on board

What you will bring to us

  • Apprentice Chef, First, Second or Third year Apprentice will be accepted.  
  • Prior Marine industry experience will be highly regarded. 
  • Proficiency in all aspects of food safety, including HACCAP and Food Safety Supervisor
  • Positive communication skills, energy and attitude
  • A flexible and motivated team player and a high degree of social competence
  • Efficient time management and organisational skills
  • Takes pride in appearance
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Willingness to learn and ability to take Constructive Criticism
  • This is a salary position

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications willing to obtain with us

  • AMSA endorsed Certificate of Safety Training (CoST).
  • Crowd Control & Crisis Management.
  • AMSA Medical.
  • First Aid & CPR.
  • MSIC Card
  • Australian Seafarers book or other country equivalent discharge book.
  • Passport.

What we can offer you

  • Shipboard rosters can vary anywhere from 3 weeks to 8 weeks depending on the voyage
  • Accommodation and meals included onboard.
  • An opportunity to see spectacular places.
  • Career paths in Maritime with internationally recognised experience.

Coral Expeditions are a team of seafarers who embrace life on the blue highway. Ship life is not for everyone, this should be considered before applying.

 

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