Shipboard Line Cook - Fresh, Restaurant-Style Dining

American Cruise Lines; Chester (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Travel and accommodations provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is seeking Line Cooks for the 2026 season aboard our river vessels. You will work with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner using fresh ingredients and a focus on exceptional guest dining experiences.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years of culinary experience, knowledge of food safety, leadership and time-management skills, and the ability to work on a moving ship for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, country club or full-service restaurant.
• Experience cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Familiar with food safety standards.
• Problem solving, organizational, and self-motivation.
• Effective leadership with time-management abilities.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to complete a criminal background check.
• TWIC credential required.
• Ability to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Executive Chef/Sous Chef to produce diversified meals based on 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 work hours.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety standards are prioritized.
• Ensure meals are prepared quickly and deliciously.
• Enforce food and safety standards.
• Communicate with coworkers to coordinate meal services.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Time management

Job description

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is seeking Line Cooks for the 2026 season aboard our river vessels. You will work with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner using fresh ingredients and a focus on exceptional guest dining experiences.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years of culinary experience, knowledge of food safety, leadership and time-management skills, and the ability to work on a moving ship for extended periods.