Cook 1 - Prep Cook

American Queen Voyages; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is seeking Cooks for their Boston operation. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience, strong customer service skills, and a passion for food preparation. This role involves food prep, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working as part of a team, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• At least one year previous kitchen experience preferred.
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and portions food items according to production requirements.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Cleans and organizes kitchen stations at the end of the shift.

Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Boston Harbor City Cruises is seeking Cooks for our operation in Boston, MA.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

The successful Cook is technically competent in food preparation and production, contributes to general galley operations including receiving and storing provisions, is hospitable and cordial to coworkers and guests, and acts safely and responsibly.

• The Food Prep Worker prepares, and portions food items and performs various duties in accordance with production requirements and sanitation standards.
• Uses daily worksheets and standardized recipes to cook meals.
• Prepares all food items using prep lists and standard recipes.
• 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.
• Completes all required training.
• Additional Job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

At least one (1) year previous kitchen experience preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential.

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.

Must meet minimum state age requirements.

• 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
• 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.

About Us:

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.

Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants including those with past arrest or conviction records to apply. The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About the company

Cruise the rivers, lakes, and oceans of North America - from Mississippi and New England and Canada to Alaska and Mexico.