As the Vessel Cook, you will plan, direct, participate and supervise food service activities in the galley. This includes preparation and delivery of four daily meals for all crew members served buffet style. The Vessel Cook will plan and develop recipes taking into account the food budget requirements while maintaining overall food quality & consistency.
The vessel operates 24 hours/day 7 days a week during the processing season. This position requires being actively involved in food preparation while directing the activities of a prep cook and kitchen helpers. As the Vessel Cook, you will oversee overall kitchen organization, sanitation, and safety in addition to setting an example for the department staff in work ethic, safety protocol, and attitude
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The duties in this position include the following:
- Oversee calculating food costs and staff requirements.
- Manage inventory levels of food supplies, determine amounts of required supplies, and supervise storage and use of leftover uncooked products.
- Oversee the proper rotation of food to ensure quality and freshness.
- Conduct on-going inspection of kitchen equipment and oversee proper use of major kitchen equipment to and ensure employees follow industry safety and sanitation requirements.
- Negotiate cost of supplies, equipment purchases, repairs, and maintenance with vendors.
- Manage kitchen staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising, evaluating, and carrying out disciplinary action as necessary in accordance with SBS policies and applicable laws.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state, and local sanitation and safety requirements.
- Instruct staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation, and safety issues, ensuring clean and orderly refrigerators and kitchen area.
- Other duties as assigned to ensure the vessel and organization is fully supported and successful.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Functional:
- Culinary Skills: Strong cooking skills, including knowledge of various cooking techniques, such as boiling, grilling, and frying.
- Food Safety and Hygiene: Adherence to strict food safety and hygiene regulations, including proper handwashing, food storage, and sanitation practices.
- Menu Planning: Ability to plan and prepare balanced and nutritious meals for a crew, taking into account dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Inventory Management: Skill in managing food inventory, placing orders, and minimizing food waste.
- Equipment Operation: Proficiency in using commercial kitchen equipment, such as ovens, stoves, and refrigerators.
- Time Management: Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines, especially during busy periods.
Interpersonal:
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with a diverse crew in a confined space.
- Communication: Strong communication skills to interact with crew members and supervisors.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing circumstances, such as unexpected changes in meal plans or ingredient shortages.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve problems, such as equipment malfunctions or food shortages.
- Stress Management: Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to work long hours in a demanding physical environment.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year certificate from college or other school; or at least three years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Cooking experience with another maritime company preferred.
- Ability to plan extended menus and order appropriate supplies within budgetary requirements.
- Ability to live on a vessel for an extended period of time.
Work Environment and Schedule:
The kitchen environment can be fast-paced and demanding, requiring individuals to work efficiently under pressure. It involves long hours, often including no days off for a period of time. The work can be physically demanding, requiring standing for extended periods, lifting heavy objects, and working in hot and humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Position requires presence on a fishing vessel in Alaska for the season, spending a significant amount of time on board the vessel in shared courters at sea.
Physical Demands:
The role requires the ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, bend, reach, and kneel. The cook must be able to work in a confined space, navigate uneven surfaces, and withstand temperature extremes. The position may involve working in wet and slippery conditions, as well as exposure to cold temperatures. Must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Additionally, the cook must be able to handle the physical stress of working long hours and irregular shifts.
Mental Activities:
Excellent in working as a team with good work ethics, good decision-making skills and is occasionally required to use interpersonal skills, mentoring, problem analysis, training, and supervision skills. Able to multitask in a very stressful and fast-paced work environment. Pay attention to details and have a high level of accuracy, be flexible and stress resistant. The employee will occasionally be required to exercise independent judgment and use discretion.
Silver Bay Perks:
Benefits and Perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver Bay and the state where you work.
- Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become benefit eligible. Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program: Available for employees and their families.
- Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
Job Types: Temporary, Seasonal, Contract, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $300.00 - $400.00 per day
Experience:
- Vessel cooking: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
