Calling all Culinary minds! Alaskan Dream Cruises has an immediate opening for Sous Chef on one of its live-aboard vessels sailing around the waters of Southeast Alaska! If you’ve ever dreamed of working on a cruise ship, get your feet wet with this opportunity! We’re also looking for Galley Utility Staff. Free room & board, end of season bonus and a great way to experience the wilderness of Alaska.
Both positions are required to live onboard a cruise ship for the entire summer.
Must be authorized to work in the US, pass a pre-employment drug screen and work everyday through the end of September. Adventurous, hard working individuals with a team-work attitudes apply today for this unique opportunity!
Job Description:
The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in directing the activities of all food preparation and service functions onboard in accordance with the ADC Menu and Recipe Guide and ensures proper training and development of the galley crew while maintaining proper galley sanitation and safety standards. As a working Chef, the position requires assisting in all stations as necessary to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the galley. The Sous Chef may be required to temporarily assume the role of Executive Chef in his/her absence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Works according to the Core Values of True Alaskan Hospitality as defined in our Mission Statement: “Immerse each guest in personable and unsurpassed level of service we call True Alaskan Hospitality”.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Traits and Characteristics
Communication
It is strongly recommended that applicants have access to a computer and a mobile phone during the entire hiring process. We expect to hear from candidates within a few days of our communication (request for interview, documentation, follow up, etc.) Recruitment process cannot continue if the candidate is not responsive. Please note that how you communicate with a potential employer is part of the evaluation process. Always be polite, prompt and professional when communicating with the office.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Crew stays in shared quarters onboard with little privacy and relatively constant vibration and engine noise often for long periods of time. This is a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with a diverse workforce. Crew may be moved from one vessel to another at the discretion of Management. Due to remote locations of vessel routes, internet connectivity is limited. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel to the vessels in Alaska and extended stay up to 5 months on board is required. Must be physically able to work a typical workday of about 10-14 hours per day, seven days a week. Environmental conditions generally include ambient inside temperature, ambient inside lighting, ambient to loud noise levels, all weather conditions, occasional use of required protective clothing including rain gear and life preserver. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to walk on uneven deck surfaces crossing from vessel to vessel. Physically able to climb a 7-foot vertical ladder and fit through a 28-inch escape hatch.
Supervises: Assistant Cook, Baker, Galley Utility