Cook / Steward

Manson-Construction; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Manson Construction Co. seeks a steward to prepare meals, clean and organize the galley, and manage food stores aboard a hopper dredge vessel. You will plan meals, order supplies, and may work non-regular hours or travel as needed.

The role emphasizes adherence to the Safety Management System and crew safety. Required are 3-5 years of cooking experience (preferably on a marine vessel), a high school diploma or GED, and a Food Handlers certificate.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of food preparation and cooking experience required, preferably on a marine vessel.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Food Handlers certificate required

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals, cleans and organizes the galley, and manages food stores.
• Plans meals and orders food supplies.
• Works non-regular days and shifts; may travel/out of the area.
• Operates in accordance with the Safety Management System and site procedures.
• Maintains sanitary galley and crew mess area; contributes to crew safety.

Job description

The steward prepares meals, cleans, and organizes the galley and food stores. They plan meals and order food supplies. Employees may be required to work non-regular workdays and shifts, as well as work and travel out of the area.

Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile-driving business supporting the early development of Seattle’s waterfront. Today, Manson’s legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment, Manson supports high-profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation.

Manson Construction represents families, communities whose commitment to success, safety, and ingenuity aligns with our core values: Take care of people; Do the right thing; and find a better way. At Manson, we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Manson’s number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares meals, cleans and organizes the galley and food stores. Plans meals and orders food supplies. Employees may be required to work non-regular workdays and shifts, as well as work and travel out of the area.

Performs duties and responsibilities, as outlined in the hopper Safety Management System, including all procedures listed for the position in SMS 6.3-1 Positions and procedures cross reference.

• Must be familiar with the Safety Management System (SMS) and follow procedures.


• Prepares all meals and snacks onboard the hopper dredge ship.


• Determine menus, understands importance of food safety and healthy food preparation and serving


• Orders foods supplies and moves food supplies from deck to storage areas.


• Recognizes the importance of healthy food preparation and serving to the overall morale of the crew.


• Cleans and organizes the galley, food stores and freezer.


• Perform general housekeeping. Keeps the crew mess deck in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition.


• Participates in crew safety meetings and contributes to the safety of personnel and ship.


• Ensures compliance with Manson’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct.


• Maintains a safe working environment. Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities desired in candidates.

• 3-5 years of food preparation and cooking experience required, preferably on a marine vessel.


• High school diploma or GED equivalent.


• Food Handlers certificate required

Physical Demand

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to preform the essential functions.

Employee must be able to met the following physical requirements for this position such as: Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on marine vessels in water. Able to safely execute duties in and around heavy equipment/large machinery in marine dredging and marine construction job sites. Able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats, personal floatation devices, safety glasses, respirators, etc.)

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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