Catering Trainer/instructor

**Catering Instructor/Auditor Antwerp**

**ABOUT IFS**

International Food Services (IFS) is an independently owned maritime catering organization.

We offer marine catering solutions of the highest quality and monitor the consumption on board and deliveries for our clients in the shipping industry.

IFS has offices in Antwerp, Singapore, Poland and Manila. We stand for a no-nonsense approach with a dedicated team, and we try to make a difference for our clients. Passion for the job and sustainable collaboration are very important for us. We aim to increase our clients' buying power by reducing waste and inefficiencies. We achieve this by training and supporting the crew on board and improving the well-being on board of the crew.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

IFS is growing rapidly to make sure our services are guaranteed to the clients we are looking for a Full time Catering instructor/Auditor who will be supporting on training, audit/stock takes and trouble shooting at our offices or on board the clients vessels. The main job would be to represent our company and to train the catering crew on our standard operating procedures and way of working. With a focus on safety, quality, variety and waste management.

This includes training on cookings skills, menu planning, QHSE and another range of maritime catering standards. Within this position you will work closely together with our different departments internally such as operations,crewing and procurement as well as externally you will be in contact with our clients, catering crew, suppliers and captains to give your support where you can. Location; you would mainly give training in Belgium at our Maritime Food Lab in Antwerp. We are looking to hire 2 instructors so you could work in a 1 month on and 1 month off rotation in Antwerp. On an average you would give two to three full week training courses per month. The other days you will be available for catering audits/stock counts for vessels of our clients in the Benelux area.

**The main tasks/responsibilities will be**:

- Training; To be the lead instructor/trainer for campbosses, cooks and stewards who will come to the Antwerp office for the one week or specialised trainings.
- Online training and coaching of campbosses/cooks on board when they are new or underperforming. Analyzing the situation on board and assist with new set-up/ required changes
- Technical screening of all catering positions for clients to see if they match the standards needed to perform on board an IFS Managed vessel.
- Conducting audits against a range of maritime catering standards and create the audit report in our system
- Conducting stock takes according to the IFS standards and add these in to the IFS system
- Build strong business relationships with clients;
- Menu updating and awareness; continuously develop/update your knowledge in regards to the multicultural cuisines and support in creating/selecting menus per crew and client requirements.

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:

- Fluent in English on a professional level;
- Computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
- 5+ years knowledge and working experience within the maritime catering industry;
- Good hygiene legislation knowledge. IFS Health & safety policies monitoring;
- Knowledge MARPOL Guidelines;
- Cooking degree in international cuisine and preferably knowledgeable in other cuisines;
- Good communication and organizational skills;
- Reliable and Flexible work mentality;
- No 9-5 mentality;
- Stress resistant; confident when working under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
- Independent;
- Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices as per IFS policies;
- Valid driver's license B;
**WHAT DO WE OFFER**
- Attractive monthly fee and additional benefits.
- Opportunity for development in a global company.
- Working in an international team.
- Laptop, mobile phone
- Learning and Development opportunities

If you are living in Belgium we also offer:

- Employment agreement in Belgium
- Hospitalisation insurance
- Eco Vouchers
- Meal Vouchers

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Pay: €3.000,00 - €3.500,00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Company computer
- Company phone
- Eco vouchers
- Food allowance
- Hospitalization insurance
- Travel reimbursement