Steward

Hornblower Corp; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 88,166,000 - 101,942,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaward Services seeks a Steward to support the Head Steward aboard Training Support Vessels (TSVRON). You will assist with meal preparation, food service, sanitation and housekeeping to keep the galley clean and habitable for crew during missions.

Must hold a U.S. Coast Guard MMC for Steward's Department with FH, STCW basics, TWIC, and be eligible for a U.S. passport. Living in the Norfolk area and the ability to lift and work in a galley are required.

Qualifications

• Valid MMC endorsed for Steward's Department with Food Handler.
• STCW Basic Training and VPDSD.
• TWIC credential and U.S. passport eligibility.
• Medical clearance and annual screenings for food handlers.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Steward with meal prep, serving, and cleanup.
• Keep galley, messing areas, and accommodations clean.
• Ensure clean crockery, utensils, and equipment availability.
• Handle waste in line with vessel procedures.
• Stock, organize, and maintain galley inventories.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Physical ability

Job description

Steward - Seaward Services - TSVRON vessels

Pay rate: $32.72/hour. Potential for up to 44 hours of overtime while on mission.

Must live in Norfolk VA area.

Position Summary:

The Steward supports the Head Steward aboard Training Support Vessels by assisting with meal preparation, food service, sanitation, and general housekeeping duties. This position ensures a clean, safe, and well-maintained galley and messing environment and performs all tasks as directed by the Head of the Steward’s Department. The Steward contributes directly to crew habitability and vessel readiness through consistent food service support and cleanliness standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Steward in the preparation, serving, and cleanup of daily meals for crew and embarked personnel.
• Maintain cleanliness of the galley, messing area, and assigned accommodation or housekeeping spaces.
• Ensure clean crockery, utensils, and food-service equipment are available and properly stored.
• Remove garbage, food waste, and recyclables from the galley and messing areas in accordance with vessel waste-management procedures.
• Break out, prepare, and organize menu items and ingredients as directed by the Head Steward.
• Support proper storage, rotation, and preservation of provisions.
• Follow all sanitation, hygiene, and food safety procedures required by U.S. Coast Guard and contract standards.
• Assist with stocking, organizing, and maintaining galley inventories and supply spaces.
• Comply with assigned working hours as directed by the Head Steward.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall food service and habitability operations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed for Steward's Department - Food Handler (FH).
• Compliance with 46 CFR 10.215(d)(2), including: current medical statement from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner attesting the mariner is free of communicable diseases, and annual medical screenings for Food Handlers, confirmed and documented by the Contractor in accordance with N02.2H.6000.1 (series), Chapter 7, Section 7.5. Required documentation must remain on file aboard each vessel for all food service personnel.
• STCW-compliant training including: Basic Training, Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD).
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must possess or be eligible for a United States Passport.
• Must meet physical and medical standards for shipboard service, including the ability to lift, carry, stand for extended periods, and work in a galley environment.
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain cleanliness standards, and work effectively as part of the Steward's Department team.
• Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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