Cook - Full Time

American Steamship Company; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading maritime transportation company as a full-time Cook, responsible for preparing meals and managing provisions for crew members aboard large vessels. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on safety, teamwork, and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Must possess US Coast Guard credentials and Serve-Safe Certification.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal plans and cook meals for crews of 18-25.
• Order provisions and maintain galley equipment.
• Follow safe work procedures and environmental policies.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential with Food Handler Endorsement

Serve-Safe Certification

TWIC Card

Job description

Join to apply for the Cook - Full Time role at American Steamship Company

Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes!

American Steamship Company has a long and rich history of sailing ships on the Great Lakes since 1907. We currently operate six 1,000-foot US Flag vessels that carry cargoes of iron ore, coal, and stone throughout Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie to our customers’ steel mills, electrical generation plants, and stone distribution docks in the U.S. and Canada. Our fleet operates from late March until mid-January. If you desire to sail with a high-functioning group of career employees as part of our Deck or Engineering teams, whose primary goal is the safety of all our employees, doing no harm to the environment, and providing our customers with exceptional service, you will enjoy a career with us!

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work procedures
• Follow environmental policies and procedures
• Order provisions, galley, and accommodations supplies
• Prepare meal plans and cook meals for crews ranging in size from 18-25
• Direct assigned crew in cleaning and maintenance of galley equipment
• Perform duties in port such as taking on and stowing provisions and galley supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential with a Food Handler Endorsement (MMC)
• Serve-Safe Certification
• US Dept of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card)
• Current passport or enhanced driver's license and eligible for entry into Canada
• Legally authorized to work in the United States, without restriction
• Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical for work in a remote environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task
• Experience working as part of a team and desire to be a team player
• Desire to achieve our goals of keeping everyone safe, doing no harm to the environment, and providing superior customer service

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Maritime Transportation