Onboard River Cruise Cook: Fresh, Diverse Menus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Room and board provided

Uniforms and training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, seeks cooks for its shipboard team for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. You’ll handle breakfast, lunch and dinner, collaborating with the culinary team to ensure flawless service.

Menus are locally inspired; strong craft and fresh ingredients define the dining experience. Onboard living offers comfortable quarters and a challenging culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in full-service settings.
• Experience cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Familiar with food safety standards.
• Strong problem solving, organizational and self-motivation.
• Effective leadership and time management.

Responsibilities

• Work with Executive/Sous Chef to produce diversified meals from fresh ingredients.
• Organize kitchen workload for efficient processes.
• Prepare high-quality dishes following established menus.
• Adhere to guests' dietary requests.
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen.
• Prioritize hygiene and food safety throughout prep.
• Ensure meals are prepared quickly and deliciously.
• Enforce food safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers during service.

Skills

Culinary experience

Breakfast cooking

Lunch cooking

Dinner cooking

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

TWIC

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, seeks cooks for its shipboard team for the 2026 season on America’s rivers. You’ll handle breakfast, lunch and dinner, collaborating with the culinary team to ensure flawless service.

Menus are locally inspired; strong craft and fresh ingredients define the dining experience. Onboard living offers comfortable quarters and a challenging culinary environment.