Onboard Buffet & Galley Cook – Hospitality Focus

Hornblower Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group’s City Experiences unit seeks a dependable onboard Cook to support galley operations and buffet service. You will help deliver meals from the galley to dining areas, maintain food freshness, and provide friendly hospitality to guests and crew.

The position requires at least one year of kitchen experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work under supervision while staying adaptable in a fast-paced maritime environment. Holidays availability is expected.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of previous kitchen/culinary experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential
• Will be closely supervised; must be able to take direction.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others.
• Will work for extended periods without sitting.
• The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm.
• Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods.
• Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays.
• Must meet minimum state age requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional hospitality to coworkers and guests as prescribed in our RESPECT service system.
• Responsible for buffet maintenance and replenishment.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Responsible for reading and understanding ticketing system to deliver trays of food to the proper location.
• Efficiently and promptly deliver hot and cold food items to the dining cabin from the galley.
• Receive and organize hot line food orders; portion, arrange, and garnish food for service.
• Assist in routine cleaning of galley including daily cleaning of equipment and implements, sanitizing food preparation surfaces, and mopping floors.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hornblower Group’s City Experiences unit seeks a dependable onboard Cook to support galley operations and buffet service. You will help deliver meals from the galley to dining areas, maintain food freshness, and provide friendly hospitality to guests and crew.

The position requires at least one year of kitchen experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work under supervision while staying adaptable in a fast-paced maritime environment. Holidays availability is expected.