Onboard Cruise Line Cook – Fresh, Gourmet Dining

American Cruise Lines; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Travel and room & board

Uniforms and training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking a shipboard Cook for the 2026 season to join our culinary team across America’s rivers. You will assist in breakfast, lunch, and dinner production, collaborating with the Executive/Sous Chef to deliver first-class dining experiences aboard our vessels.

The role requires at least 2 years of culinary experience, strong food-safety knowledge, leadership and teamwork, and the ability to work long hours on board with TWIC credentials. Training and travel are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in full-service settings.
• Experience cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Strong leadership, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• TWIC credential required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Executive Chef/Sous Chef to produce diversified meals for guests using fresh ingredients.
• Organize workload so kitchen processes run efficiently.
• Produce high-quality dishes following established menus.
• Adhere to guests' dietary requests.
• Maintain kitchen order and discipline during shifts.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety standards at all stages of preparation.
• Prepare meals quickly and deliciously.
• Enforce food and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers during service.

Skills

Culinary experience

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Food safety

Problem solving

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Drug test

Background check

TWIC

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking a shipboard Cook for the 2026 season to join our culinary team across America’s rivers. You will assist in breakfast, lunch, and dinner production, collaborating with the Executive/Sous Chef to deliver first-class dining experiences aboard our vessels.

The role requires at least 2 years of culinary experience, strong food-safety knowledge, leadership and teamwork, and the ability to work long hours on board with TWIC credentials. Training and travel are provided.