Temporary / Relief Chef CV example
A Temporary / Relief Chef CV in the layout captains and crew agents expect. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- New Zealander
- Date of birth
- 2 April 1992
- Available
- 1 month notice
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- English (native)
Profile
6 years on yachts from 44m to 62m, private and charter, now working as Temporary / Relief Chef. Strong in menu planning at short notice, fast galley familiarisation and allergen and dietary control. Looking for a permanent or rotational position on a 62m+ yacht.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Menu planning at short notice
- Fast galley familiarisation
- Allergen and dietary control
- Provisioning in unfamiliar ports
- High-end plated cuisine
- Menu planning to guest preferences
- Provisioning in remote ports
- Menu planning and costing
- Provisioning in foreign ports
- Allergen and dietary management
Skills and education
Matching an established style, Cooking for guests and crew, Working with unknown teams. Diploma in Professional Cookery.
Interests
Scuba diving, skiing, travel
References
Captain of the 62m motor yacht
Current employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Head of department on the previous yacht
Previous employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Temporary / Relief Chef guide
Captains hire relief chefs they trust, or ones a crew agent can vouch for. Expect to need several seasons as a sole or head chef first, references you can check by phone, and a portfolio of real menus and plated photographs. Yachts above 500gt and those carrying more than ten crew will want a Ship's Cook Certificate. Some captains book a short trial day first. Most will not, because there is no time.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 or equivalent medical
- Food Hygiene Level 2
- Ship's Cook Certificate on larger yachts
Gets you hired
- Food Hygiene Level 3
- PDSD
- Professional culinary diploma
- Allergen awareness certificate
- Valid driving licence for provisioning
QuestionsSee what a Temporary / Relief Chef earns
What tickets should a Temporary / Relief Chef CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical, Food Hygiene Level 2 and Ship's Cook Certificate on larger yachts first, each with the date it was issued. Then add Food Hygiene Level 3 and PDSD if you hold them.
How long should a Temporary / Relief Chef CV be?
Two pages at most. Give your last three jobs in detail and one line each to older ones.
Can I copy this example CV?
Use the layout and the order, then replace every line with your own details. Never list a ticket or a job you do not have: captains and crew agents check certificates and call references.