Job description
Reports to the Steward; Assists Steward in preparation of menus and daily meals; Assists Steward in maintenance of adequate inventory, and preparation of requisitions. Works with Steward and Mess Attendant to insure sanitary conditions of the galley and all departmental spaces.
- In cooperation with the Steward may plan daily or weekly menus for all persons aboard; prepares, cooks, and serves high-quality meals, including freshly baked products, three times daily; and prepare night lunches.
- Assists Steward in preparation of requisitions for all departmental supplies. Assists in stowage of supplies when received with attention to proper stock rotation and required temperatures.
- Cleans and maintains sanitary conditions in galley, mess deck, storerooms, access ladders, freezers, and refrigeration compartments.
- May prepares reports and perform other duties as required. May be required to assume duties of Steward.
Education & Experience:
- Degree from an accredited culinary school and three years sea duty with two years as Steward or Cook, in the absence of a formal degree, equivalent work experience.
- Prefer Steward or Cook experience on a similar vessel.
- Requires a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credentials endorsed as a Food Handler.
- Candidates must have good personnel management and organizational skills.
- This person must be able to prepare a variety of quality meals under potentially adverse conditions, and demonstrate ability to plan ahead.
- He or she must appreciate the contribution the Steward's department makes to overall shipboard morale.
- All unlicensed personnel must have all applicable training as required by the Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 95) and have a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) and hold an unexpired Passport.
- Must be able to pass a DOT Pre-employment drug screen.
- Must hold an Unexpired (STCW Expiration date) USCG med Certificate
- All marine positions have essential functions that personnel must be able to perform, minimum physical capacities and requirements that all personnel must meet, and working conditions that may be considered hazardous.
- Essential Functions
- Work at least 8 hours per day and, at times in excess of 12 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- Work at sea for three to five months continuously.
- Live and work in cramped quarters, frequently in bad weather and with violent ship motion.
- Pass examinations for visual acuity, color sense, and hearing as established in Title 46 CFR Parts 10 and 12, and pass a physical evaluation as described in the enclosed Navigation and Vessel Inspection Articles 6-89.
- Climb steep and vertical ladders, and enter and exit compartments through hatches, doors, and sills up to two feet high.
- Participate in emergency drills and in launching lifeboats and life rafts.
- Perform physical labor, climb and handle moderate weights and equipment over 50 pounds.
Physical Capability
Example of Essential Function
Balance
Work in confined and unstable areas.
Bend, kneel, squat
Clean, maintain, and inspect equipment.
Climb
Reach work areas, equipment and stores by ladder and stairs.
Crawl
Crawl through bilge pockets, and under ladders and winch beds.
Feel
Touch objects: where sight is limited.
Finger
Manipulate nuts, bolts, tools, and cleaning gear.
Handle
Handle equipment and stores with sure grip.
Hear, talk
Communicate with people.
Lift, carry
Load stores over 50 pounds.
Push, pull
Move equipment over 50 pounds.
Reach
Up, over, and under equipment and stores.
See
Read labels, menus, logs, charts, and gauges in poor lighting.
Sit
Operate crane, Avon, lifeboat, and life raft.
Stand
Work on equipment.
Walk
Perform rounds at sea.
Write
Maintain logs.
Work Condition
Example of Hazardous Area/Duty
Confined areas
Store rooms, engine spaces, and tanks
Potential allergens and irritants
Fuels, solvents, cleaners, dust, fumes, smoke, and gases
Adverse weather
On deck in rough seas during equipment maintenance
Extreme temperatures
On deck in tropics and high latitudes; in engine room
Potential hazards
Being at sea; slippery and uneven surfaces; moving parts and objects; climbing ladders; and working aloft
Noise
Constant and loud engine room noise, blowers, exhaust fans
Schedule
Protracted and irregular working hours
Vibrations
Ship's engines and chipping hammer
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