Onboard Cruise Line Cook — Fresh, Regional Menus

American Cruise Lines; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Travel covered

Uniforms provided

Training provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, seeks shipboard Cooks for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. You’ll work with the culinary team to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, delivering a first‑class dining experience to guests.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years’ full‑service culinary experience, ability to follow menus and dietary requests, strong safety practices, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in full-service settings.
• Must have experience cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Familiar with food safety standards.
• Possess problem solving skills, organizational skills, and self-motivation.
• An effective leader who can 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 credential required.
• Ability to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Executive Chef/Sous Chef to produce meals from fresh ingredients.
• Organize workload to run kitchen processes efficiently.
• Produce high-quality dishes following established menus.
• Adhere to guests’ dietary requests.
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during work hours.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety standards are prioritized.
• Prepare meals quickly and deliciously.
• Enforce food safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers during service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, seeks shipboard Cooks for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. You’ll work with the culinary team to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, delivering a first‑class dining experience to guests.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years’ full‑service culinary experience, ability to follow menus and dietary requests, strong safety practices, and excellent communication.