Chief Cook - Marine

SavageTampa, FL
Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Cook is to oversee the preparation of all food while maintaining the highest standards of food safety in all aspects of an ocean-going vessel’s galley operations. Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Requirements

  • USCG MMC endorsement
  • Chief Cook Department (F.H.) endorsement
  • All Required STCW endorsements for a chemical tanker capable of foreign voyages
  • Must have a valid TWIC card and Passport
  • Other certificates and endorsements as deemed required for the operation and by Savage Marine
  • Good communication skills
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Proven and effective manager and leader
  • High School diploma

Nice To Haves

  • ABS Nautical Systems NS5 experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Participate in training, drills, and exercises.
  • Clean and sanitize work area, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
  • Record inventory of consumables (food and sanitary)
  • Maintain appropriate levels of all inventory items
  • Communicate with shore-side support personnel for all additional items needed
  • Prepare a variety of food for a crew of 19 in accordance with USCG and Savage Marine Management System food handling provisions and procedures
  • Plan and utilize food stores effectively
  • Oversee the appropriate treatment of garbage and other waste and ensure appropriate disposal

Benefits

  • Travel assistance to & from the vessel is paid for by the employer
  • A culture that appreciates team members
  • Profit Sharing
  • Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
  • Opportunity for growth
  • A commitment to helping our team members do things that they never dreamed possible
  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • supplemental coverage options
  • health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • paid time off
  • profit sharing
  • a 401(k) plan with company match
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