Food and Beverage - Prep Cook

Position Summary:
As a prep cook, you will prepare food for our events, including cutting, chopping, peeling, etc. and plating food for buffet presentation. You will also assist with processing deliveries and will maintain safe and sanitary work stations at all times. You will also work with the team to ensure safety and sanitation standards are met throughout the galley. This is an excellent opportunity to learn basic cooking skills and progress into other positions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in stocking products from deliveries, maintaining proper rotation and storage
Follow food production guidelines, preparing food in the allotted time frame
Maintain safe and sanitary food standards
Label, date and initial all prepared and stored food products
Monitor all work areas consistently throughout shift
Clean and organize food and pan storage daily

Report any tools / equipment in need of repair or replacement
Additional job duties assigned

Requirements & Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

1 to 2 years kitchen prep experience
Knowledge of health sanitation codes
California Food Handlers certificate
Able to obtain TWIC and MMC certification
Must be able to understand and communicate with English speaking crew

Grooming:

All crew members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available in the Employee Handbook).

Physical Demands:

Ability to bend, rotate and reach frequently
Ascending/descending stairs or ladders safely
Ability to maneuver through/in/around small and/or confined areas within the vessel
Must be able to maintain both static and dynamic standing balance to complete various duties associated with job

Must be capable of performing emergency duties as listed in the vessel’s station bill

Work Environment:

Office environment, stairs available. Work is administrative in nature.
The majority of work is performed in a Marine environment in both indoor and outdoor conditions with exposure to various temperatures and weather conditions, along with a moderate to loud noise level.