The Assistant Food Manager supervisees the food operation onboard in a specific work area and schedule
assigned by the Food Manager, and in line with the Company’s Rules and Regulations.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Operational:
Schedule work duties, side jobs and days off for assigned crew.
Ensure that subordinates follow their schedules and produce the required tasks as per their job
descriptions.
Meet new employees and explain the rules and regulations, onboard routines, duties and job descriptions.
Ensures that assigned crew are well groomed and in proper uniform when reporting for duty.
Has knowledge of entire food operation and total understanding of Shipsan, the European sani tation program & United States Public Health Rules and Regulations.
Train assigned crew on the Shipsan sanitation program, the United States Public Health standards and the Ship’s garbage separation system.
Possesses thorough understanding of how Time and Attendance operates, contracts and work schedule hours/week and supporting documentation.
Advise Food Manager of discipline issues or poor performance.
Maintain proper sanitation standard per Shipsan & USPH.
Coach and evaluate subordinates, while encouraging and motivating them toward self improvement.
Monitor the food temperatures, log refrigerator temperatures, and take action when temperature doesn’t meet requirements in the assigned area.
Ensure that food adheres to menus and presentation standards.
Issue repair requests through the Sanitation Officer to ensure equipment is in good working condition.
Monitor ships events to ensure all venues start and finish at the designated times.
Responsible for inventory and requisitioning materials and/or food items to maintain par levels.
Inventory all food related items and equipment when requested by Food Manager.
Monitor overproduction or waste of food, and advise the Food Manager and the Chef to keep food costs down.
Work in conjunction with the Sous -Chef.
Have assigned area ready for Shipsan- & United States Public Health- type inspection.
Evaluate staff based on company procedures.
Training & Development :
Attend all meetings, training activities or classes related to assigned position as required.
Safety Responsibilities:
Maintain a safe and sanitary environment for all guests and crew members.
Follow proper procedures and instructions at all times to prevent damage of any kind to ship or
company property.
Know and comply with Shipsan, the European sanitation program, and United States Public Health Rules and Regulations pertaining to assigned working area.
Participate in safety drills as required.
Comply with Marella Cruises’ Safety and Pol lution Prevention Program
Comply with Marella Cruises’ Operating Procedures Resources.