Shipboard Line Cook — Onboard Dining Specialist

American Cruise Lines; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Travel, room & board provided

Uniforms and training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking Line Cooks to join the shipboard culinary team for the 2026 river season. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, collaborating with the culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences aboard our vessels.

The role requires at least 2 years of full-service culinary experience, strong food-safety knowledge, and the ability to work long shifts at sea. This exempt, full-time position includes travel and housing provisions and opportunities for

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.
• Possess problem solving, organizational, and self-motivation skills.
• An effective leader who can 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 on board, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Executive Chef/Sous Chef to produce diversified meals for guests based off fresh ingredients.
• Organize workload in the kitchen for efficient kitchen processes.
• Produce high-quality dishes that follow 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 top priority at all stages of preparation.
• Ensure meals are prepared quickly and deliciously.
• Enforce food safety standards.
• Communicate with coworkers to coordinate meal services.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Drug test

TWIC credential

Background check

Tools

TWIC

Background check

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking Line Cooks to join the shipboard culinary team for the 2026 river season. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, collaborating with the culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences aboard our vessels.

The role requires at least 2 years of full-service culinary experience, strong food-safety knowledge, and the ability to work long shifts at sea. This exempt, full-time position includes travel and housing provisions and opportunities for