Lead Line Cook — Onboard Cruise Ship (Live Aboard)

American Cruise Lines; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Covered travel and room

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Lead Line Cooks to our shipboard team for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. Lead Line Cooks are involved with all aspects of food production including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, assisting the Executive Chef/Sous Chef with menu execution and special dietary requests.

While living onboard, our team enjoys comfortable quarters and a challenging culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience at a full-service restaurant, hotel, resort, or cruise ship.
• Must have 'Line' experience with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and buffets.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Available to travel and work a flexible schedule including long days for extended periods of time.
• US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Responsibilities

• Commitment to controlling inventory and minimizing food waste by using standardized recipes.
• Acknowledge, prepare, and serve all special requests and allergies.
• Adhere to Food Safety and sanitation policies within the galley.
• Provide gracious hospitality to guests and crew while staying safe, courteous, professional, and efficient.
• Follow menus, standardized recipes, and food sanitation standards.
• Assist in the production and service of all Crew meals.
• Supervise galley stewards and ensure tasks throughout the day are completed.
• Work with Executive/Sous Chef to ensure timely ordering and receipt of supplies.
• Maintain sanitation, logs, and proper storage of deliveries.
• Live and work on board a vessel for extended periods.

Skills

Line experience

English communication

Team leadership

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Lead Line Cooks to our shipboard team for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. Lead Line Cooks are involved with all aspects of food production including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, assisting the Executive Chef/Sous Chef with menu execution and special dietary requests.

While living onboard, our team enjoys comfortable quarters and a challenging culinary environment.