Duties and Responsibilities

Galley

Assist in maintaining sanitary food handling, preparation and storage methods
Perform all food preparation prior to each meal
Perform all cleaning duties within the inner kitchen area and outer galley area
Follow direction of Chief Steward and First Cook in an efficient and timely manner
Participate in the safe and efficient storage of dry, frozen and refrigerated goods
Help to manage the rotation of food supplies in consideration of shelf life and optimum freshness
May be responsible for opening ship store to crewmembers during the established vessel times and tracking crewmember purchases for Chief Steward
Follow and maintain company-established galley rules to enhance comfort and cleanliness of all common crew areas

Housekeeping

Perform essential cleaning duties of common areas of the vessel, excluding galley, such as hallways, stairways, wheelhouse, boot room, walls, floors, bathrooms and showers on a daily basis
Provide laundry service to all crewmembers in an efficient and timely manner
Deliver washed, dried, neatly folded clothing and linens to the appropriate crewmember
Organize time to ensure efficient, timely laundry service, clean, sanitary bathroom and showering facilities and clean common crew areas
Maintain sufficient inventory of all cleaning supplies including soap, detergent, mops, brushes, cleaning towels, and paper items
Lock and secure all supplies in storage between shifts
Supply and track cleaning supplies provided to individual crewmembers
Manage and organize inventory of any DVD movies, keeping accurate records of sign-in/out logs
May be responsible for opening ship store to crewmembers during the established vessel times and tracking crewmember purchases for Chief Steward
Promote and maintain company-established galley rules to enhance comfort and cleanliness of all common crew areas
Ensure safekeeping of all room keys
Ensure restrooms are consistently stocked with all appropriate supplies
Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service to all crewmembers at all times

Skill and Experience Required

Minimum requirement of one year as a prep cook and/or kitchen experience in a high volume setting
Ability to adapt quickly to changes in meal schedules or numbers of guests
Possess helpful and cheerful attitude when interacting with crewmembers
Knowledge of food handling and sanitary health standards
Current state food handlers’ permit required
Ability to actively contribute in the preparation and presentation of buffet-style meals on time, at optimum temperatures and in an attractive, appealing presentation with appropriate garnishments and accompaniments
Skills in maintaining a hospitable, welcoming environment
Previous housekeeping experience a plus
Ability to work as part of a highly efficient team

Physical Ability

Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug tests
Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob’s ladder
Must climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs, or vertical ladders inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions as extreme as 30 degrees below zero
Ability to repetitively lift heavy items up to 50 lbs. for long periods of time

12 hours or more per day for the duration of the trip, including loading and unloading

Pay: Crew share based, estimated at $6,000 - $8,000 per month

Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time