Marine Event Prep Cook: Plating & Prep Specialist

Hornblower Corp; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp seeks a dedicated prep cook to support event catering on our vessels. You will cut, chop, peel, and plate foods for buffet presentations while assisting with deliveries and maintaining clean, safe galley areas.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years prep experience, knowledge of sanitation codes, and a California Food Handlers certificate. English communication and ability to obtain TWIC/MMC are required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years kitchen prep experience.
• Knowledge of health sanitation codes.
• California Food Handlers certificate.
• Able to obtain TWIC and MMC certification.
• Must be able to understand and communicate with English speaking crew.

Responsibilities

• Assist in stocking products from deliveries, maintaining proper rotation and storage.
• Follow food production guidelines, preparing food in the allotted time frame.
• Maintain safe and sanitary food standards.
• Label, date and initial all prepared and stored food products.
• Monitor all work areas consistently throughout shift.
• Clean and organize food and pan storage daily.
• Report any tools / equipment in need of repair or replacement.
• Additional job duties assigned.

Skills

Kitchen prep

English communication

Sanitation knowledge

Education

California Food Handlers certificate

TWIC certification

MMC certification

Job description

Hornblower Corp seeks a dedicated prep cook to support event catering on our vessels. You will cut, chop, peel, and plate foods for buffet presentations while assisting with deliveries and maintaining clean, safe galley areas.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years prep experience, knowledge of sanitation codes, and a California Food Handlers certificate. English communication and ability to obtain TWIC/MMC are required.