Offshore catering team preparing a meal service in a platform galley

Essential offshore services

Catering & accommodation

These roles keep offshore installations safe, hygienic and functional. Profiles emphasise food safety, high-volume service and rotation readiness.

What the work can involve

Typical duties

  • Prepare or support safe food service
  • Maintain accommodation hygiene standards
  • Manage stores, laundry or stewarding tasks
  • Follow offshore safety and infection controls

Typical evidence

  • Food hygiene appropriate to the role
  • Offshore medical and survival training
  • COSHH awareness
  • Allergen awareness where relevant

Profile fields

  • Galley or accommodation experience
  • Volume catered
  • Dietary/allergen competence
  • Rotation history

Progression

Steward/galley hand → chef/supervisor → camp boss.

Training routes

  • 3t safety and survival routes
  • Approved food safety providers