Position Summary: A Cook will prepare food for our events, including cutting, chopping, peeling, etc. and plating Food. You will also assist with processing deliveries and will always maintain safe and sanitary workstations. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare all food items using prep lists and standard recipes. Follows proper food handling procedures. Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to company standards. Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas. Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment). Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations. Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
Additional Job duties as assigned. Requirements & Qualifications: At least one (1) year previous kitchen experience is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Will work for extended periods without sitting. The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm. Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods.
Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills. Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines. Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time. Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility. Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions. Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests. Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards. Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays. Physical Requirements: Ability to work onboard a moving vessel in varying weather and sea conditions, including maintaining balance and stability while underway.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, frequently throughout a shift. Ability to navigate stairs, ladders, narrow passageways, and confined spaces commonly found onboard vessels. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull supplies, equipment, and inventory weighing up to 40 pounds independently. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions as required in food service and hospitality operations.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively during normal operations, guest service situations, and emergency procedures. Ability to safely work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to moving equipment, wet surfaces, temperature variations, and moderate noise levels. Ability to visually inspect service areas, food presentation, cleanliness standards, and safety conditions. Ability to communicate effectively with guests, crew members, and management in person and via radio or other communication devices.
Successfully complete vessel-specific safety and emergency training. Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as operational needs require. Work Environment: Work is performed primarily onboard a Coast Guard-inspected passenger vessel, with duties split between dining, service, storage, galley-adjacent, and administrative areas. Position requires regular movement throughout multiple decks and may involve occasional exposure to outdoor marine environments, including heat, humidity, rain, wind, and sunlight.
Must be able to safely perform duties while the vessel is docked or underway. #CityCruisesUS