Food is significant for survival be it off shore
or on shore and as they say, ‘No war can be fought on an empty stomach’. The
galley or catering department on ship is responsible for preparation and
serving of food to the crew on board of a ship as well as tomaintainthe
hygienic factor. There are a number of jobs available in this department that
includes – Chief Steward, Chief Cook, Second Cook, Bakery/Pastry Man, Cleanersand Dish Washers.
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 to
perfection for the entire crew.
To cater is a skill that a person can master with appropriate
training. Aims Institute of maritime studies understands the importance of
polishing those skillsets hence,it provides an approved Ship cook Training and
assessment center as per regulation 3.2 and guidelines A3.2.2 of the MLC2006,that a cook must trained, qualified and found competent for their position.
They also ensure that the catering staffare trained in food safety as well as
personal hygiene.
AIMS offers an array of courses under ship cook training -1) Basic cooking principles, 2) MaritimeShip’s Cook Certificate Course.3)Indian Style Cuisine Practical Course 4)ItalianStyle Cuisine Practical Course 5)Continental Style Cuisine Practical Course 6)
Filipino Style Cuisine Practical Course7)Bakery course 8) Food &HygienicCourse.9)Food Handling Certificate Course 10) Food Handling CertificateCourse 11)Food &Galley Safety Course 12) GS/Steward/Mess Man TrainingProgram 13) GS/Steward/Mess Man Trade Test 14) HACCP Training15) Laundry ManTraining 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 onboard to
the crew members’ since, good food is always a great motivator.
