Galley/Housekeeper

Duties and Responsibilities

Galley

• Assist in maintaining sanitary food handling, preparation and storage methods
• Perform all food preparation prior to each meal
• Perform all cleaning duties within the inner kitchen area and outer galley area
• Follow direction of Chief Steward and First Cook in an efficient and timely manner
• Participate in the safe and efficient storage of dry, frozen and refrigerated goods
• Help to manage the rotation of food supplies in consideration of shelf life and optimum freshness
• May be responsible for opening ship store to crewmembers during the established vessel times and tracking crewmember purchases for Chief Steward
• Follow and maintain company-established galley rules to enhance comfort and cleanliness of all common crew areas

Housekeeping

• Perform essential cleaning duties of common areas of the vessel, excluding galley, such as hallways, stairways, wheelhouse, boot room, walls, floors, bathrooms and showers on a daily basis
• Provide laundry service to all crewmembers in an efficient and timely manner
• Deliver washed, dried, neatly folded clothing and linens to the appropriate crewmember
• Organize time to ensure efficient, timely laundry service, clean, sanitary bathroom and showering facilities and clean common crew areas
• Maintain sufficient inventory of all cleaning supplies including soap, detergent, mops, brushes, cleaning towels, and paper items
• Lock and secure all supplies in storage between shifts
• Supply and track cleaning supplies provided to individual crewmembers
• Manage and organize inventory of any DVD movies, keeping accurate records of sign-in/out logs
• May be responsible for opening ship store to crewmembers during the established vessel times and tracking crewmember purchases for Chief Steward
• Promote and maintain company-established galley rules to enhance comfort and cleanliness of all common crew areas
• Ensure safekeeping of all room keys
• Ensure restrooms are consistently stocked with all appropriate supplies
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service to all crewmembers at all times

Skill and Experience Required

• Minimum requirement of one year as a prep cook and/or kitchen experience in a high volume setting
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in meal schedules or numbers of guests
• Possess helpful and cheerful attitude when interacting with crewmembers
• Knowledge of food handling and sanitary health standards
• Current state food handlers’ permit required
• Ability to actively contribute in the preparation and presentation of buffet-style meals on time, at optimum temperatures and in an attractive, appealing presentation with appropriate garnishments and accompaniments
• Skills in maintaining a hospitable, welcoming environment
• Previous housekeeping experience a plus
• Ability to work as part of a highly efficient team

Physical Ability

• Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug tests
• Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob’s ladder
• Must climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs, or vertical ladders inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions as extreme as 30 degrees below zero
• Ability to repetitively lift heavy items up to 50 lbs. for long periods of time

Work Schedule

12 hours or more per day for the duration of the trip, including loading and unloading

Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time