{"id":7543,"date":"2019-10-07T18:00:38","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T16:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hamburgcruisedays.de\/uncategorized\/the-head-chef-recommends-passion-and-a-smile\/"},"modified":"2019-10-07T18:30:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-07T16:30:21","slug":"the-head-chef-recommends-passion-and-a-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hamburgcruisedays.de\/en\/magazine\/career\/the-head-chef-recommends-passion-and-a-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"The head chef recommends: passion and a smile"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n[\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.14″]Working on a cruise ship sounds like a dream. So does the reality live up to the dream? AIDA shows what it\u2019s really like \u2013 from the point of view of potential candidates. The reality documentary series \u201cThe Crew Journey \u2013 Ready for the job of your lifetime<\/em>?\u201d presents life on board in an entertaining and authentic way. <\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″ next_background_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”3.10.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19.14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text module_class=”kasten-blauer-rahmen” _builder_version=”3.19.14″]<\/p>\n

The real life: working on board <\/strong><\/p>\n

The head chef recommends: passion and a smile<\/h1>\n

David Zischank\u2019s career picked up speed when he came to AIDA. In 2010, Zischank joined the team on board as a cook. He gradually rose through the ranks, going from Junior Sous Chef to Sous Chef to his present position as Executive Chef of AIDAdiva, a position that puts him in charge of all restaurants on board. He shares his personal highlights, goals and useful tips for applicants. <\/strong><\/p>\n

What items on your bucket list have you been able to tick off since you started working for AIDA?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have always loved traveling and visiting other countries. My work on AIDA has played a decisive role in enabling me to experience so many different destinations, sights and cultures.<\/p>\n

What does the average working day of an executive chef involve? <\/strong><\/p>\n

As executive chef, I am responsible for all culinary organisation, the choice of meals on board and for the entire kitchen team. We have seven restaurants on board the AIDAdiva, and so I spend quite a lot of time in meetings. I am always willing to take on any challenge that crops up \u2013 and always with a focus on making sure that our guests enjoy a truly unforgettable holiday.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best part of life on board? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Living side by side with so many cultures \u2013 for me, that is one of the best things about life on board.<\/p>\n

What has been your personal highlight so far in your time with AIDA?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There have been so many personal highlights that it is very hard to pick a particular one. First of all, there is being able to work where others spend their holidays. My parachute jump over Dubai is definitely up there at the top. An absolute highlight was being promoted to executive chef on a cruise ship \u2013 in a dynamically growing company that is also the number one on the German market!<\/p>\n

So what\u2019s next on your AIDA bucket list?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I want to take the smile on the prow of our ships into the kitchens \u2013 called the \u201cgalley\u201d on board a ship. And I want to do everything I can to make our guests feel completely at home on board.<\/p>\n

And what would you recommend for someone thinking about applying for a kitchen position on board the AIDA fleet?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the position of executive chef in particular, I would recommend having a deep passion for the vocation of chef plus a pinch each of ambition and tolerance and, of course, smooth sailing!<\/p>\n

Which tips would you give young candidates? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid of rising to challenges, and always be open and honest to yourself and the person opposite you.<\/p>\n

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Three real candidates, three real jobs and, at the end, perhaps a dream job. That, in a nutshell, is the storyline of The Crew Journey<\/strong>. The reality video show takes candidates and audiences on the AIDAperla to the Caribbean \u2013 a dream destination, and one where the candidates have to show that they\u2019re seaworthy and up to the challenges of the job.<\/p>\n

Depending on their previous experience, the protagonists take a look behind the scenes in Gastronomy, Activities and Guest Services \u2026\u00a0and get to experience the various tasks and unforgettable perks of life at sea. The Crew Journey remains exciting and entertaining to the very last minute, and is well worth watching. The three young people authentically share their experiences and challenges with viewers.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Crew Journey\u201d is the second reality show by AIDA Careers. Last year, six crew members shared aspects of their work on Instagram as \u201cThe Crew\u201d.<\/p>\n

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AIDA Cruises employs 15,000 people from 50 nations on shore and on board the 13 AIDA ships. By 2023, the company will be putting three more cruise ships into service \u2013 meaning that the job prospects are excellent. For more details, visit AIDAS career page.<\/a><\/p>\n

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