Provision Utility for Silversea Cruises

V.Ships Leisure is looking for Provision Utility on behalf of Silversea Cruises. Responsible to deliver a high quality, efficient and excellent Hotel Stores operation in accordance with Company Policies and strictly upholding any Public Health standards and towards a goal of achieving total guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with issuing of all hotel requisitions after receiving an approved internal requisition.
• Maintains an up to date and accurate inventory control of store rooms.
• Ensures that the stores are properly rotated; first in / first out (FIFO).
• Operates forklift and other related equipment used in Hotel Stores area.
• Keeps the Hotel Stores Manager updated with regards to par levels of supplies, requesting requisitions of items where necessary and in a timely manner.
• Attends and physically participates in the loading, landing and storing of goods.
• General cleaning and maintenance of storage areas according to USPH standards.
• Responsible for arranging and cleaning of lockers and stores.
• Maintains store room cleanliness and organization, fully complying with Public Health standards at all times.
• Maintains a high level of communication and feedback with the Hotel Stores Manager as well as other departments around the ship.
• Adheres to departmental standards, specifications and work routines.
• Follows up on special departmental daily side duty assignments.
• Ensures that the logging of all fridge and freezer temperatures are completed and are in accordance with Company procedures and Public Health standards.
• Executes strict Public Health practices in all aspects of the position.
• Ensures the readiness for any announced or unannounced Public Health inspection, whether it’s completed internally or by external authorities.
• Ensures that the Integrated Pest Management plan is in place and followed in all assigned areas.
• Properly and carefully uses ship equipment and truthfully reports faulty or broken equipment.
• Monitors repair progress with supervisor until repaired.
• Strives to minimize breakage and wastage and follows proper procedures when disposing of garbage.
• Displays cost and quality awareness.
• Assists managers and supervisors with the training and induction of new personnel.
• Proactively responds to issues or potential problems quickly and efficiently involving relevant people as required.
• Communicates any challenges, complaints or service difficulties to immediate supervisor.
• Attends all training sessions with the aim to further improve his/her level of performance.
• Adherence to the Company’s code of conduct at all times.
• Practices preventative maintenance.
• Keeps the Hotel Stores Manager promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance.
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures set forth by the Company, and is accountable for such practices.
• Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct with all departments around the ship.
• Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Thorough knowledge of storeroom operation and storing procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of food and beverage products.
• Good knowledge of cruise ship catering operations.
• Public Health knowledge and experience.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Moral integrity is required.
• Excellent fluent English (verbal and written).
• English is the working and safety language on board Silversea vessels. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members.