What You'll Learn

Explore each module to see how this step-by-step curriculum prepares you for a successful culinary career at sea.

    1. Welcome & Mindset

    2. What this course will do for you

    3. Meet your instructor

    4. The reality of life onboard

    5. What successful people do differently

    6. Final message

    7. Mise en place: Welcome & Mindset

    8. Exercise

    1. Opening – From Survival to Sophistication

    2. Ancient Maritime Travel – Food for Survival

    3. Age of Exploration – Preservation & Discipline

    4. Steamships & French Culinary Influence

    5. The Golden Age of Ocean Liners

    6. Post-War Cruising & Global Dining

    7. Modern Cruise Culinary Operations

    8. Final Message + Next Module

    9. Quiz: The Evolution of Cruise Ship Dining

    10. Mise en place: The History of Culinary Practices On board Cruise Ships

    1. Quiz: Mindset & Culinary Evolution

    2. Mise en place: Culinary Spaces at Sea: Galley Layout, Safety & Protocols

    1. The Galley Runs Like a Ship Within the Ship

    2. Understanding the Kitchen Hierarchy

    3. Respecting the Chain of Command

    4. Daily Operational Flow Inside the Galley

    5. Professional Discipline & Daily Expectations

    6. Final Message of this module

    7. Mise en place: Kitchen Hierarchy & Operational Flow

    8. Quiz: Kitchen Hierarchy & Operational Flow

    1. Opening – Why Food Safety Matters

    2. Understanding USPH Standards

    3. HACCP – Preventing Problems Before They Happen

    4. Daily Food Safety Practices Onboard

    5. Accountability, Inspections & Team Responsibilit

    6. Final Message + Next Module

    7. Mise en place: Food Safety, USPH & HACCP

    8. Quiz - Food Safety, USPH & HACCP

    1. Culinary Glossary

    2. Quiz

START FROM ZERO. TRAIN TO PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.

  • 93 lessons
  • 13 modules
  • Expert Instructor
  • Pratical Exercises

"I created the International Culinary @ Sea course to help you begin your international culinary career with confidence."

Instructor Thabi Mabille

Thabi Mabille is a Food & Beverage Specialist with extensive experience in international hospitality recruitment and cruise ship operations. Throughout her career at Cast-A-Way, she has helped connect thousands of hospitality professionals with opportunities aboard the world's leading cruise lines and international resorts. As an instructor at Cast-A-Way Academy, Thabi combines real-world industry knowledge with practical guidance to help candidates understand employer expectations, develop the right professional mindset, and confidently prepare for a successful international career.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF...

  • # 1

    You want to start an international culinary career at sea, even with no professional kitchen experience.

  • # 2

    You've applied for cruise ship jobs before but never got called for an interview.

  • # 3

    You have an upcoming interview and want to walk in confident, prepared, and ready to succeed.

Most candidates aren't rejected because they lack talent.

❌  Poor interview preparation

❌  Weak communication skills

❌  Unrealistic expectations about life at sea

❌  Nervous or unstructured interview answers

❌  Lack of professional shipboard standards

❌  Incomplete or poorly presented work history

✔  This course prepares you for every one of these challenges.

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Everything you need to prepare for your first contract at sea: 13 modules, 93 lessons, practical exercises, expert instruction, and a risk-free 7-day guarantee.

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