Galley Utility/Messman

Chevron Corp.; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron USA - Marine is seeking an entry-level Galley Utility/Messman to join one of its US Flag vessels. This position requires USCG credentials, TWIC, passport, and a VPDSD endorsement, with an anticipated hourly rate of $22.31.

Roles include galley and mess duties, sanitation, and routine shipboard tasks under supervision. Relocation is not offered, and expeditious background checks, drug screening, and medical certificates are part of pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a crew and follow instructions.
• Comfortable working in a shipboard environment.

Responsibilities

• Routine house duties, cleaning staterooms and public spaces; stocking laundry rooms; sanitation of heads; linen and trash management.
• Galley and mess area duties include cleaning steward areas; assisting meal service; washing and stowing dishes; stocking and receiving stores.
• General cleanup after meals and maintaining sanitary condition of mess rooms and equipment.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the Galley Utility/Messman position through November 29th, 2026 at 11:59p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)

Chevron USA - Marine is accepting online applications for the position of Messperson located on one of their US Flag fleet of vessels.

The Sailors’ Union of the Pacific represents all unlicensed personnel employed on the Company’s US Flag seagoing vessels.

You must hold a current USCG Merchant Mariner Document, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), valid passport, valid USCG/STCW Medical Certificate and VPDSD endorsement.

The general guideline for vessel assignment length is 90 days for unlicensed personnel. Vacation will accrue at 25 days for each 30 days of work.

Pre-employment screening consists of:

• Background check
• Drug Screen Tests: DOT & hair screen test
• Physical examination

This is an entry-level position in the Galley Department under the direct supervision of the Steward and Chief Mate.

Key job responsibilities for this position may include but not limited to

• Routine house duties, involves cleaning of various staterooms and most public spaces and passageways; caring for and stocking of laundry rooms; sanitation of public heads; management of ship’s linen and trash collection.
• Galley and mess area duties includes cleaning and maintaining all steward areas; assisting with meal service; washing and stowing of dishes; mess room stocking and receiving stores.
• Performs general cleanup after each meal and maintain sanitary condition of mess rooms and all equipment.

Safety:

• Participate in drills, emergency procedures and help guard the safe working practices of the vessel.

• Active and positive participant in monthly safety meeting.
• Points out unsafe acts or conditions to everyone on board.
• Stops work if unsafe conditions or practices are uncovered.
• Able to participate in an Emergency Response team.

Teamwork/Working with Others:

• Effective in relating to others
• Willing to assist others.
• Works well under pressure.
• Maintains an appropriate demeanor and appearance.

Required:

• Current USCG Merchant Mariner Documents with Food Handling and VPDSD endorsements
• Valid USCG/STCW medical certificate
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Basic Training Certificates
• Valid Passport
• Good communication skills

Relocation Options:

Relocationwill not beconsidered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignmentswill not beconsidered.

Important information

• The compensation for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on his or her skills, experience, and qualifications. Please note that the compensation listed below are only applicable to successful candidates who are hired onto local United States payroll.

• The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $22.31.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.