Shipboard Line Cook: Fresh, Onboard Dining Expert

American Cruise Lines; Grand Rivers (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Travel, room, and board covered

Job summary

A leading cruise line is seeking Line Cooks for the 2026 season. Candidates will prepare meals onboard while ensuring exceptional dining experiences for guests. Responsibilities include collaborating with chefs, maintaining food safety standards, and adhering to dietary requests. The position offers a competitive daily rate and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and 401(k) matching. Applicants should have at least 2 years of culinary experience and be ready to work in a dynamic environment onboard ships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years culinary experience in full-service dining.
• Cook breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
• Familiar with food safety standards.
• Ability to stand for your shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to live and work onboard a vessel.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Chef/Sous Chef for meal production.
• Organize kitchen workload efficiently.
• Prepare and serve high-quality dishes.
• Adhere to guests’ dietary requests.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary experience

Problem solving skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A leading cruise line is seeking Line Cooks for the 2026 season. Candidates will prepare meals onboard while ensuring exceptional dining experiences for guests. Responsibilities include collaborating with chefs, maintaining food safety standards, and adhering to dietary requests. The position offers a competitive daily rate and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and 401(k) matching. Applicants should have at least 2 years of culinary experience and be ready to work in a dynamic environment onboard ships.