Catering Boy (Assistant Steward) – entry-level catering rating assisting with mess service, pantry and accommodation cleaning.
Responsibilities
Serve meals and maintain mess and pantries
Clean accommodation and handle linen
Assist in provisions handling
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/6-1 Security Awareness (or VI/6-2 Designated Security Duties if assigned security duties)
STCW VI/2-1 PSCRB (if assigned to survival craft / rescue boat crew)
STCW V/2 Crowd Management (passenger ships – if designated on muster list to assist passengers)
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)
TESDA Ship's Catering Services NC I (or equivalent)