Cook

Job Description :

Prepares and cooks a variety of meals and food options for vessel crews over 130 people.

Reports to : Chief Steward

Common Job Functions :

• Cooks midnight meal and breakfast according to menu and supplies.
• Bakes assorted bread, pastry and desert items.
• Uses appropriate equipment and sanitation procedures for cutting and or slicing : meats, vegetables and baked goods.
• Able to read and follow recipes including : measuring, weights and preparation instructions.
• Able to adapt recipes for group size, based on menu selection for the meal.
• Works with the Chief Steward to plan menu items to ensure available supplies are fully used and to diversify meal options. Makes use foods in season and local availability when possible.
• Maintains adequate supply of food for each meal, working with Galley Assistants to monitor steam tables, salad bar and snack options to ensure availability for crew.
• Orders supplies and keeps records and accounts.
• Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Maintains a clean working environment.  Responsible for cleaning kitchen and all dishes on a daily basis.
• Assists with meal preparation, service and maintaining the steam and cold tables as directed. Assists with clean up and proper storage of left overs and ingredients.
• Washes dishes, pots, pans and utensils during meal-times and throughout the day as needed. Includes maintaining the dishwasher supplies and cleanliness.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the dining and lounge areas at all times. Includes : mopping the floors, cleaning tables, chairs, counters, condiment holders, walls and lounge areas.
• Cleans and stocks beverage station in the dining area. Including coffee machines, juice and water dispensers
• Stocks dining hall with items used by the crew, including condiments, cereal, bread, paper products, and utensils.
• Cleans and fills steam tables, ensures steam table is powered on / off as required based on scheduled meal service.
• Stocks all dining area condiments, cereals, bread, paper products and utensils.
• Regularly stocks, fills and cleans all beverage stations including coffee pots, juice and water dispensers.
• Assists the cooks with stocking galley supplies for the daily menus. Stocks and maintains cleanliness of dry storage and cooler areas.
• Assists with preparing salad items, maintains a clean salad storage area at all times and monitors left-over storage and freezer area ensuring the freezer is clean and defrosted as needed.

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Arctic Storm Management Group, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Vessels operate with a strict zero-tolerance Drug and Alcohol policy.