Cook's Club

Starting from June IFS starts with its own community: the Cook's Club. All cooks who have been trained at IFS and work at IFS catering managed vessels can become a member of the Cook’s Club. Joshua Gabor, general manager of IFS Philippines, tells us all the details.

Who can join the Cook's Club?

Joshua: "All cooks who have been trained at IFS and work at IFS catering managed vessels can become a member of the Cook’s Club.”

What can you do as a member?

Joshua: "As a member you get access to all IFS tools and support that make life easier in the kitchen: apps, digital cook books with movies... Cooks can share information and ask for help from IFS or other cooks."

How can cooks apply for the Cook’s Club?

Joshua: “You can subscribe on the IFS website and after IFS approval you will receive your membership card.”

Why was the Cook's Club founded?

Joshua: "Chefs are the heart of IFS. We want to give them recognition and support. As we want to reward hard work, all members of the Cook’s Club can apply for a star. More good appraisals and years of experience equals more stars. They will be awarded by the end of this year."

What are the criteria for getting a star?

Joshua: “After two years of IFS sea service and two good appraisals (one per year), you can apply for a star. After 4 years of IFS sea service and 4 good appraisals (one per year), you can apply for a second star. After 6 years of IFS sea service and 6 good appraisals (one per year), you can apply for a third star.”

Is there an award ceremony?

Joshua: “Yes, we plan to organize a ceremony at the end of this year. Cooks will get their star and a nice prize!”

When can cooks apply for a star?

Joshua: “When you get a confirmation that you are a member of the Cook’s Club you can apply for a star. You find all information on the IFS website.”

Where can cook’s club members access the IFS tools and support?

There is a separate section on the IFS website for Cook’s Club members. There you find manuals, recipes, cooking video’s… Members of the Cook’s Club also get access to the IFS app. The app can be used to create menus, make week plannings, discover new recipes… The Cook’s Club Facebook group can be used to share information and to ask for help.

Is there something else you want to tell us?

Joshua: “Yes! I have a scoop for you. Next year IFS will be looking for the Cook of the Year. All clients or their respective manning agencies will be given the option to nominate maximum their top 3 IFS best Chief Cooks for the competition. Chefs need to have 2 or 3 stars to join the competition. We want to showcase what IFS Cooks are capable of. Cooks will be judged on the qualities a good chef should have such as food hygiene, culinary skills, healthy and nutritious dishes. Want to know more? Check the IFS website!