Prepare simple meals on board

Description

Prepare simple meals using healthy ingredients; work hygienically.

Alternative labels

prepare basic meals on board
conduct food preparation activities on board
perform on board food preparation activities
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prepare basic food and drink on board
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undertake on board food preparation activities
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Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Prepare simple meals on board is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Prepare simple meals on board is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Steward/stewardess: Stewards/stewardesses perform food and beverage service activities on all land, sea and air travel services.
Ship steward/ship stewardess: Ship stewards and ship stewardesses work on board the vessel to provide services to passengers such as serving meals, housekeeping, welcoming passengers and explaining safety procedures.
Matrose: Matroses are members of the deck department of an inland water transportship. They may work on the helm, on the deck, in the cargo hold and in the engine room. They may be called on to use emergency, lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment. They perform all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment and are expected to be able to operate deck machinery, mooring and anchoring equipment.
Decksman: Decksmen are unlicensed members of of the deck department of an inland vessel. This position is usually the first step on the way to become an able seaman and beyond. They perform a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas, the engine, and other equipment, mooring and unmooring, as well as (to a certain extent) the steering of the ship.

 


 

References

  1. Prepare simple meals on board – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022