There is common misunderstanding about oil rig jobs: people often think that if he/she works at oil rig, it means that he/she is necessarily dealing with oil and gas extraction. This is not true, since oil rigs require large number of additional auxiliary personnel also known as offshore catering workers that render services to those, who are directly engaged in oil and gas extraction. For instance, if you are a good cook, you have very good chances to get a well-paid oil rig jobs, since people working on the oil rig need someone, who can cook for them, therefore oil extracting companies hire cooks for their personnel.
Offshore catering jobs are popular, because they pay twice as much as a worker would be earning in other industry doing the same work. Even if you do not have any experience that would be required for oil rig jobs, you still have a chance to try yourself at a entry level position that does not need much expertise.
Salaries for offshore catering jobs are indeed generous. For instance, a steward that housekeeps in living areas and also helps cooks to cook can easily start at $45,000 a year without any experience, while camp boss starts at $65,000. Cooks are demanded people on the oil rig and they usually start at $59,000 a year, although you must keep in mind that you may be cooking for 200-1000 people and you will be doing more work than usual, since few assistants will be available to you. This is considerably higher than the industry average for a head chef that is estimated to be $32,650. For a steward with no prior experience starting salary of $45,000 can be considered as a wonderful start.
The working conditions for oil rig jobs are satisfying. Usually the personnel work for 12 hours and rests for next 12 hours and they stay on the rig for 2 weeks, but after that they rest for 2 weeks. This is usually how the system works, but there are cases, when 4 or 6 week system is in place. So before you sign the contract, be aware what you employer offers you.
For many people after reading this the first thing that may come in mind is the question, where to get oil rig jobs or offshore catering jobs.
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I am currently a head chef with a local high class eatery and I am a fully qualified Chef, I am looking to break into the offshore industry anywhere in the world.
Dear;
please sent tome deatel. Onshore & Offshore catering job, I am Asst,cook Now i workes from ESS.
To,
Recruitment Manager
Re : Application for the position Chef / Cook Catering in RIG Offshore
Dear Sir / Madame,
I, the undersigned last position in the Shangri-La Hotel Dubai UAE as DemmiChef de Partie Cold Kitchen.
As career growth opportunities as are limited in this organization and the field of work also do not have much to offer
I am looking forward to enhance my career by moving to an organization offering ample growth opportunities.
I would like to pleasure for me to be a team member of the Chef / Cook Catering for RIG Offshore.
And I trust with my experience and qualifications you would find me an ideal candidate for the position.
I look forward to get reply and being given the opportunity to get interview in this regards,
Thank you
Yours truly,
Andri Swastiko
hi my name is Jamal Christian would like to get in to the offshore work industry offshore catering where do i start i have any experience offshore catering please help me to get started THANK YOU
Hello,
Am Silas Aniefiok,a Nigerian,I’ll like an opportunity to work as a cook in an offshore location,I hv 12 yrs experiences in catering with order job trainings, presently am working as a continental cook with Eko Hotel in Lagos Nigeria,also,I’hv work in a oil service vessel for so weeks.
Please contact me if there is any vacancies to sent in my CV.
Thanks.
Hi,
I am looking for a catering job offshore. Been in Labuan before. 22 years experience in F&B service hospitality and catering. Would like to expend my career in offshore catering industries. I am able to handle staffs and work independently. Please let me know where to sent CV. I can be contacted via email above and cellphone +60123444811 at any time. My skype is mudzaffarshah.
Thank you and looking forward for positive reply.
Dear Prospective Employer:
I am applying with your company for the position of an Stewardess where I can use my skills and previous experience to help you obtain your company’s mission. The enclosed resume will furnish you with complete information concerning my background and capabilities.
I have 10 plus years of maritime experience in all aspects 2 years as pastry cook , 1 year as waitress( on passagers ships) and 7 years as a stewardess (on Dive Support Vessel) including safety training.
You will find I have an ability to work safely and efficiently without direct supervision. I use initiative to solve difficult problems and work well as a member of a multi skilled team. I am used to work rotating shifts encompassing a 24-hour a day, 7-day a week schedule under
variable and hostile conditions.
I would very much appreciate a chanse for a interview at which time we can discuss in greater detail how my experience and genuine enthusiasm for getting the job done, getting it done safe, and getting it done right will benefit your company.
In the interim, I thank you for your time, attention and
considerations.
Sincerely,
Stefania Mogos
Objective:
Seeking a position as an Stewardess where my experience, training and good work habits will be an asset to your company
I have been working in the food industry since i was 17 and have years of experience but I would like help in getting into the oil industry please help. I have worked in fields of sanitation and cook I have a very good understnding of kitchen pratices but, I really want more.
Thank You
Respectfully
Mario A. Goram
I have been working in luxury ship for 11 years and now i’m in an offshore vessel as a head cook for a year.but i would like to work in an oil rig so pls. can you help me my papers are complete
god bless
Melchor Sabile
i roy merced i want to apply in your company i work in cruise line for 7 years as a saucier,and i work also in offshore as a chief cook,and i work in united states for 3 years as a saucier,soup,and hot and cold station all station i handle,thanks
Dear sir /madame,I have 20+years in the catering industry with experience in hotels,restaurants and outside catering.I feel at an impass in my career and would relish a new challengein catering offshore.Iam a hard worker with high standards and well used to long hours as i ran our family restaurant in Ireland for 15years.Now my children ar older i think i have the time ,skills,and drive to forge a new career in offshore catering
Dear prospective employer
I am applying in your company for the position as a steward or waiter where i can use my skill and previous experience to help and obtain the company mission.
I am 25 years off age also have six (6) years of experience with global village suit and hotel in nassarawa state in Nigeria as waiter also i have work in drilling company henna petroleum limited (double deck)as a steward
i will appreciate if application will be consider
thanks. francis okpon umoh
08038557573
I’m a 22 year old with no college experience. I’m currently living in a “boomtown” and can’t seem to get the oil industry out of my mind. I’m in need of a job but I would perfer it to be many miles from here. I’ve been looking up off shore rig hospitality type opportunities and it sounds like the job for me. I just can’t seem to find any available jobs for my experience level. Not sure what to do from here.
Dear prospective employer
i am applying in your company for the position as a steward or waiter where i can use my skill and previous experience to help and obtain the company mission.
i am 25 years off age also have six years of experience with global village suit and hotel in nassarawa state in Nigeria as waiter also i have work in drilling company henan petroleum limited (double deck)as a steward.
i will appreciate if my application will be concider
thanks. francis okpon umoh
08038557573
dear sir/madame,i have a hotel experience for 4years and a graduate of culinary arts here in phillipines at micha,institute in culinary arts..hoping for a job as a assistant cook/cook in oil and gas industry..
Dear sir / Madame
I am applying for your company as a cook. I have 3 years experience in Hotel and 1 year on board Ocean Tanker oil company. my contract is finish and i want to join get a new career as my new experience in oil rig catering.Please let me know where to sent CV. I can be contacted via email above and cellphone +62 853 1481 6006 at any time. thank you
i am applying with ur company for the position of cook where i can use my skill and previous experience to help to obtain ur company’s mission. i have 8 years experience in the feild; 2 years in the cruise line,4 years in middle east,2years in india,and now working in a restaurant in australia.; i would very much appreciate for an interview at which time we can discuss in greater detail how my experience and genuine enthusiasm for the job done,getting it done safe and getting it done will benefit of ur company. sincerly , Thankachan.
Dear sir / Madame
I am applying for your company as a cook
i have hotel and offshore experience 5 year
I can be contacted via email above and cellphone +62 8217 1578 723 at any time. thank you
Dear sir / Madame
I am applying for your companyas a waitress(f and b associate).recently m studying so i dont have any experience.please let me know where to sent CV. i can be contacted via email above and cellphone+91968534255 at any time. thank you
i am applying for you company as a waitress.recently m studying so i dont have experience.please let me know where to sent cv.i can be contacted via email above and cell phone +919685342555 at any time .thank you