Onboard Cruise Line Cook — Fresh, Local Cuisine

American Cruise Lines; Arlington (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Travel provided

Room and board

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is seeking Cooks to join our shipboard team for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner using fresh ingredients, collaborating with the culinary team to maintain a first-class dining experience.

Live onboard with comfortable quarters and a challenging culinary environment. The galleys offer spectacular views, and benefits include health/dental/vision and a 401(k) with match, along with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, country club or full-service restaurant.
• Must have experience cooking breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Familiar with food safety standards.
• Possess problem solving skills, organizational skills, and self-motivation.
• An effective leader who can effectively control time management.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to complete a criminal background check.
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Executive Chef/Sous Chef to produce diversified meals for guests based off fresh ingredients.
• Organize workload in the kitchen for efficient processes.
• Produce high-quality dishes that follow established menu choices.
• Adhere to guests’ dietary requests.
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during work hours.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety standards are top priority throughout all stages of food preparation.
• Ensure meals are prepared quickly and deliciously.
• Enforce food and safety standards.
• Communicate with coworkers for all meal services.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food preparation

Communication

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is seeking Cooks to join our shipboard team for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner using fresh ingredients, collaborating with the culinary team to maintain a first-class dining experience.

Live onboard with comfortable quarters and a challenging culinary environment. The galleys offer spectacular views, and benefits include health/dental/vision and a 401(k) with match, along with