The cook is responsible for providing quality meals and snacks for 16-26 crew members working 16-hour shifts, with a shift change every 8 hours. Time management and organizational skills are crucial in this role. The cook is responsible for ordering all food and galley supplies as well as maintaining a clean galley.
Essential Duties:
- Prepare all meals, snacks, etc.
- Order all food and galley supplies on a trip-by-trip basis.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of galley.
Working in the Bering Sea:
Working at sea is physically and mentally challenging and requires long hours in remote locations, often several days’ travel from the nearest port. Our deck and processing crews work 16-hour shifts, 7 days a week. Most trips average 4-5 weeks in duration, but depending on the fishing season, catch rates, weather, vessel size and other factors, trips can be as short as 10-12 days or as long as 60+ days. Crew members generally work multiple trips (2 months or longer) in a single rotation.
The Hiring Process:
- If you are selected for an interview, a member of the BWS HR team will reach out to set up an initial screening. This will be a brief phone or video call and may also include an automated survey about your past work experience.
- If you are selected for a second interview, a member of the HR team will arrange a phone interview with the hiring manager. Applicants approved by the hiring manager will receive a conditional offer of employment.
- All offers are conditional based on the results of a pre-employment drug screening (including screening for THC), pre-employment background check, and verification that you are authorized to work in the US (eVerify).
- Once you are through the screening process, we will add your name to the “ready list,” and the HR Team will reach out when a position becomes available.
Compensation:
Cooks are compensated at a starting daily rate of $450/day, with the potential to increase up to $500/day based on experience and performance. The daily rate is paid for all cooking days, including days in port between trips. Payroll is processed on a trip-by-trip basis. Within 21 days of offload, you will receive a check or direct deposit for 100% of your trip earnings.
Travel & Expenses:
BWS will arrange all travel from your hometown to Dutch Harbor, AK, and back to your hometown at the end of your rotation. BWS pays 100% of travel costs between Seattle, WA and Dutch Harbor, AK. Additional costs for flights beyond Seattle will be deducted from your settlement at the end of the trip. There is no up-front cost for travel, but you will need to pay bag fees to check luggage. If hotels are required during travel, BWS pays 100% of the cost, including meal vouchers.
Requirements
Current State of Alaska Food Handler’s permit.- Current Serve Safe certification.
- Previous cooking experience and/or training.
- Previous experience cooking or working at sea is preferred but not required.
- Ability to order all needed galley supplies on a trip-by-trip basis.
- Ability to provide quality meals while staying within budget limits.
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the galley.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening (commercial fishing falls under federal authority; we cannot hire anyone who tests positive for THC).
- Pre-employment background check required (past convictions will not necessarily prevent employment).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BWS participates in eVerify.
