SHIP'S COOKS...SUPPORT SYSTEM

Ship’s Cooks...Support System

Every department in maritime is important. The role of the catering department is considered as the ‘support system’ for the entire crew as these chefs take the responsibility to provide the most fundamental source of energy that is ‘Food’ which is cooked in large quantities for the entire crew.

Ships’ cooks are seafarers whose primary responsibility is to prepare food for the crew of the ship. Their role extends beyond the preparation of food to include maintenance of the kitchen and ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of food and drink preparation areas along with the handling and storage of food and stores. There are a number of jobs available in this department including – Chief Steward, Chief Cook, Second Cook, Bakery/Pastry Man, Cleaners and Dish Washers; among others.

To cater is a skill that a person can master with appropriate training. AIMS Institute of Maritime Studies understands the importance of polishing those skill sets, hence, it provides an approved Ship cook Training and Assessment Center as per regulation 3.2 and guidelines A3.2.2 of the MLC 2006, that a cook must be trained, qualified and found competent for their position. The organization and equipment of the catering department shall be such as to provide the seafarers with adequate, varied and nutritious meals prepared and served in hygienic conditions; and catering staff be properly trained or instructed for their positions.

AIMS offers an array of courses under Ship Cook Training -

1) Basic cooking principles

2) Maritime Ship’s Cook Certificate Course

3) Indian Style Cuisine Practical Course

4) Italian Style Cuisine Practical Course

5) Continental Style Cuisine Practical Course

6) Filipino Style Cuisine Practical Course

7) Bakery course

8) Food Hygiene Course

9) Food Handling Certificate Course

10) Food Handling Certificate Course

11) Food & Galley Safety Course

12) GS/Steward/Messman Training Program

13) GS/Steward/Messman Trade Test

14) HACCP Training

15) Laundry Man Training

16) Housekeeping Training for offshore/Rigs/Accommodation Bagers) inclusive of Training for ‘custom made’ gourmet for customers having discerning palate.

At AIMS reduction of food wastage as well as efficiency and transparency in the quality of catering related services is of utmost priority.

At AIMS Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS), the cooks are trained to provide/cater quality meal consisting of a healthy diet on-board to the crew members’ since, good food is always a great motivator.

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