Line Cook II — Fast-Paced Vessel Kitchen

Hornblower Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp is seeking a Cook II to join our vessel-based culinary team. The role focuses on food preparation, safe handling of provisions, and delivering hospitality to guests and crew aboard a Coast Guard-inspected passenger vessel.

You will work with sous chefs and line cooks to follow recipes, manage orders in a fast-paced galley, and uphold strict sanitation and appearance standards while supporting ongoing skill development.

Qualifications

• Two years of kitchen experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential.
• Service orientation—actively helping others.
• Must work extended periods without sitting; able to lift items.
• Work may be strenuous; warm environment; holidays availability.
• Must meet minimum state age requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional hospitality to coworkers and guests as prescribed in our RSS.
• Collaborate with culinary team to ensure precise, efficient food preparation per recipes.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen, manage multiple orders with established cooking times.
• Maintain detail in all food prep to meet quality and taste standards.
• Store provisions properly, cover, label, date, and store leftovers per standards.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations; keep workspace clean.
• Pursue skill development, learn from teammates to improve techniques.
• Maintain uniform and grooming per appearance standards.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Service orientation

Team collaboration

Food safety

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hornblower Corp is seeking a Cook II to join our vessel-based culinary team. The role focuses on food preparation, safe handling of provisions, and delivering hospitality to guests and crew aboard a Coast Guard-inspected passenger vessel.

You will work with sous chefs and line cooks to follow recipes, manage orders in a fast-paced galley, and uphold strict sanitation and appearance standards while supporting ongoing skill development.