SHIPS' CATERING SERVICES : Advanced (Book with DVD) (Workbook Included)

Ships Catering Services: Advanced comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site, or other location. Catering has evolved to become an artisanal affair. Caterers now create an experience that involves the senses. Merchant ships often carry Catering Officers - especially ferries, cruise liners and large cargo ships. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in catering services to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.
About this Book
The information in this book covers basic to core competencies that a person must achieve in performing mess hall service, performing housekeeping services and providing assistance in receiving and storing provisions and supplies.
About the Ships Catering Services Industry
Ships’ catering attendants provide cabin, bar and dining services to passengers and crew on ships. Ships’ catering attendants may perform the following tasks: clean cabins, lounges and other areas; direct passengers to their cabins and carry luggage; provide room service to passengers and crew; distribute clean linen and make beds; help to prepare and serve meals and drinks, and attend to passengers’ needs such as laundry, dispatching messages and answering queries. Catering industries is committed to achieving excellence through quality food and service in a manner which meets client’s expectations and achieves the highest level of customer satisfaction and value for money. Food preparation workers handle basic but important tasks in the kitchen under the direction of senior kitchen staff members. They may clean pots, pans, utensils, and food preparation areas. They may perform the work that makes food preparation more efficient, such as cutting or peeling vegetables, making condiments, and carving meat to desired cuts prior to cooking. Food preparation workers also ensure health and food safety standards are met. To succeed as a caterer, you will need strong customer service skills.