Shipboard Line Cook — Fresh, Onboard Dining Excellence

American Cruise Lines; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; 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 Line Cooks for the 2026 season aboard ships on America’s rivers. You will collaborate with the Executive/Sous Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while meeting dietary requirements and maintaining high hygiene standards.

The role requires 2+ years in full-service culinary environments, culinary training, and TWIC credentials. Expect a demanding schedule, on-board living, and teamwork across a dynamic culinary team.

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 held.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Time management

Team player

Communication

Drug test

Background check

Education

Culinary training

Tools

TWIC

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking Line Cooks for the 2026 season aboard ships on America’s rivers. You will collaborate with the Executive/Sous Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while meeting dietary requirements and maintaining high hygiene standards.

The role requires 2+ years in full-service culinary environments, culinary training, and TWIC credentials. Expect a demanding schedule, on-board living, and teamwork across a dynamic culinary team.