Offshore Day Cook: Platform Kitchen Lead (28‑Day Rotations)

Aramark; Gray (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Offshore Day Cook to prepare meals on an oil platform, vessel, or boat. The role requires rotating offshore for up to 28 days, with long shifts and mandatory safety credentials.

You will supervise staff, follow standardized recipes, and ensure strict food safety and sanitation standards are met. Responsibilities include planning schedules, training staff, cooking a variety of items, organizing workstation setup, and maintaining clean facilities while delivering quality

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a kitchen setting.
• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Competent math and counting abilities.
• Effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to safely handle knives and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains staff on job duties, safety, sanitation procedures, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following guidelines
• Stores food per safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service toward guests and coworkers
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Produces and maintains work schedules and records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent worker

Food safety

Math skills

Communication skills

Knife handling

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Offshore Day Cook to prepare meals on an oil platform, vessel, or boat. The role requires rotating offshore for up to 28 days, with long shifts and mandatory safety credentials.

You will supervise staff, follow standardized recipes, and ensure strict food safety and sanitation standards are met. Responsibilities include planning schedules, training staff, cooking a variety of items, organizing workstation setup, and maintaining clean facilities while delivering quality