Chef de Partie (section chef) in charge of a galley section such as hot kitchen, cold kitchen or butchery.
Responsibilities
Run an assigned galley section and its mise en place
Prepare dishes to recipe and presentation standards
Supervise and train commis / demi chefs in the section
Maintain food-safety logs and section hygiene
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/6-1 Security Awareness Training
STCW V/2 Crowd Management (passenger ships – if designated on muster list to assist passengers)
Passenger-ship safety familiarization for personnel providing direct service to passengers (STCW V/2 / I/14)
STCW VI/2-1 PSCRB (if assigned to survival craft / rescue boat crew)
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
Ship's Cook certificate of qualification (MLC 2006 Reg 3.2 / Std A3.2; e.g., TESDA Cookery NC II or flag-recognised equivalent)
Food safety & hygiene training for catering staff (MLC 2006 Std A3.2)
USPH Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) / food-safety training (cruise ships calling US ports)
TESDA Cookery NC II (or culinary diploma)