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Cook/Galleyhand

The cook/galleyhand is responsible for preparing good, nutritional meals for crews, clients and employees of company. The cook's function is important, in that a well-fed crew is a happy crew. The cook must prepare meals that are nutritional, presentable and enjoyed by all crew members.

Duties

The cook/galleyhand will:

• Plan the menu, taking advantage of foods in season and locally available.
• Maintain an adequate stock of provisions while staying within budget, if possible.
• Order all necessary galley provisions, keeping records and accounts.
• Prepare meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served. Crew size ranges from 7 to 50.
• Bake bread and pastries from scratch and cut meat.
• Maintain galley and dining areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Potentially direct activities to another cook or galleyhand in preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure that the refrigeration equipment is kept at the correct temperature for the provisions stored in them.
• Be familiar with all the equipment in the galley.
• Secure the galley during emergencies.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of groceries.
• Perform any other additional duties that may be required or assigned.

The cook/galleyhand may also serve meals and wash dishes.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card)
• Due to high volume of applicants, 6 months' prior cooking experience is preferred but not required
• High school diploma preferred but not required
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check
• Subject to random drug screening
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be able to bake from scratch
• Must be able to stay on work location for 7 work days

Compensation

• $100-$150 daily
• Main schedule of 7 on, 7 off
• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, long term disability, 401(k) and company-paid short-term disability

C-Port is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes diversity in the workplace.

EOE/M/F/H/V