Shipboard Cook — Fresh, Onboard Dining Mastery

American Cruise Lines; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Travel, room and board, uniforms, and

Training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking shipboard Cooks for the 2027 season to work on America’s rivers. Cooks will handle breakfast, lunch, and dinner, collaborating with the culinary team to deliver flawless service using fresh, regional ingredients.

The role emphasizes kitchen discipline, food safety, teamwork, and the ability to live and work aboard for extended periods. TWIC credentials and background checks are required; travel, meals, and uniforms are provided.

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 credential.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job while living and working on board.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Food safety

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking shipboard Cooks for the 2027 season to work on America’s rivers. Cooks will handle breakfast, lunch, and dinner, collaborating with the culinary team to deliver flawless service using fresh, regional ingredients.

The role emphasizes kitchen discipline, food safety, teamwork, and the ability to live and work aboard for extended periods. TWIC credentials and background checks are required; travel, meals, and uniforms are provided.