Assistant Chef

Lindblad Expeditions•Seattle, WA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Assistant Chef is also the ship's Baker — a true dual role. You'll work alongside the galley team to prepare fresh meals for guests and crew, while owning the onboard baking: breads, desserts, cookies, and more, made from scratch each day. Beyond baking, you'll handle prep, load stores and provisions, keep the galley clean, and manage dishwashing — the full rhythm of a working expedition kitchen. Candidates must be genuinely prepared for sustained physical demand in a remote, at-sea environment before applying.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years restaurant or banquet cooking in positions of increasing responsibility, including line cooking and prep work.
Some baking experience — you don't need to be a trained pastry chef, just comfortable working with breads, desserts, and the like.
Good time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to get along with co-workers and support a team environment.
USCG Medical Certificate — required
First Aid/CPR certification (current) — required
STCW Crowd Management — required
Maritime Security Awareness — required
In compliance with U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, 46 CFR Parts 4, 5, and 16, you will be required to undergo the following drug tests: post-offer prior to start date, random, reasonable cause, and serious marine incident per US Federal guidelines.
Pre-offer background check; employment is contingent upon the results of this screening.
Post-offer physical examination; your employment is dependent upon being determined fit for sea duty.
Continued employment is dependent upon consent to and passing these tests.

Nice To Haves

Experience with passenger vessels preferred.
STCW Basic Safety Training — preferred
Vessel Sanitation Public Health — preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the Head Chef in preparing all guest and crew meals in accordance with Company menu matrix and recipes.
Cooks and prepares food as a member of the galley staff, with primary responsibility for baking breads and desserts, executing breakfast, and completing other prep as directed by the Head Chef.
Supports the Head Chef in training and developing Pantry Chefs, fellow Assistant Chefs, and galley stewards in line with Company policies and menus.
Helps maintain the cleanliness of the galley and food storage areas.
Adheres to all CDC Vessel Sanitation Program and Health Canada requirements.
Assists with dishwashing as needed or assigned.
Assists in loading, handling, and properly storing food and related items to maintain appropriate stocking levels and ensure correct rotation of perishable and non-perishable goods.
Participates in onboard safety training, meetings, and drills as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding, and medical emergencies.
Adheres to the Company's uniform policy to uphold its image, safety, and standards.
Participates in shoreside training as required by the Company.
Maintains familiarity with ISM codes and requirements.
Understands all duties under the Company Safety Management System and Emergency Station Billet.
Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos.
Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor.