Shipboard Cook - Elevate Onboard Dining

American Cruise Lines; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Travel, room and board provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks qualified cooks to join our shipboard team for the 2026 season on America's rivers. You will assist in breakfast, lunch and dinner preparation, working with the culinary team to provide a first‑class dining experience using fresh regional ingredients.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of full‑service cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork skills. This role requires living aboard and includes travel and meals provided by the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in full-service settings such as resorts or hotels.
• Experience cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a high-volume kitchen.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and hygiene practices.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and self-motivation skills.
• Effective leadership and time-management abilities.
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Executive Chef/Sous Chef to prepare diversified meals from fresh ingredients.
• Organize workload to ensure kitchen processes run efficiently.
• Produce high-quality dishes following established menu choices.
• Adhere to guests' dietary requests.
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during shifts.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety standards throughout all stages of preparation.
• Prepare meals quickly and consistently with quality.
• Enforce food safety standards across operations.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers to support service.

Skills

Culinary experience

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner cooking

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Onboard kitchen experience

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks qualified cooks to join our shipboard team for the 2026 season on America's rivers. You will assist in breakfast, lunch and dinner preparation, working with the culinary team to provide a first‑class dining experience using fresh regional ingredients.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of full‑service cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork skills. This role requires living aboard and includes travel and meals provided by the company.