Cook 2026

O'Hara Corporation • Seattle, WA

2d • $550 - $650 • Onsite

About The Position

Plan, prepare, and serve three meals plus three snacks each day for up to 50 crewmembers working onboard.
Order food and ship store, following company protocol as set by the corporate office.
Maintain clean food preparation, storage, presentation, and eating areas in accordance with food safety regulations.
Regularly clean and sanitize all food preparation, storage and serving areas.
Enforce personal hygiene in accordance with food handling regulations.
Ensure housekeeping duties are performed, including laundry and cleaning of bathrooms.
Use independent judgment and discretion.
Train and direct the activities of the assistant cook.
Plate meals individually in accordance with COVID-19 plans and procedures.
Regularly wipe down high touch points in common area of vessel with a bleach & water solution.

Requirements

• Galley experience required.
• Current Alaska Food Worker card required.
• Prior cooking experience onboard a fishing vessel is required.
• Earned High School Diploma or GED. Education verification will be required prior to hire.
• 24 months or more of relevant verifiable work experience in the last 4 years. Work history must be provided during the application process. No exceptions.
• Ability to understand and have the ability to communicate in English for emergency, safety, and training purposes is required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug tests per USCG regulations.
• This job is designated by O’Hara Corporation to be Safety Sensitive, and a pre-employment drug screen is part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• ServeSafe certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve three meals plus three snacks each day for up to 50 crewmembers working onboard.
• Order food and ship store, following company protocol as set by the corporate office.
• Maintain clean food preparation, storage, presentation, and eating areas in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Regularly clean and sanitize all food preparation, storage and serving areas.
• Enforce personal hygiene in accordance with food handling regulations.
• Ensure housekeeping duties are performed, including laundry and cleaning of bathrooms.
• Use independent judgment and discretion.
• Train and direct the activities of the assistant cook.
• Plate meals individually in accordance with COVID-19 plans and procedures.
• Regularly wipe down high touch points in common area of vessel with a bleach & water solution.

Benefits

• Medical insurance is offered to employees and qualified dependents, if elected.
• 401(k) with employer match after one year of employment, if elected.
• Meals, snacks, and beverages provided including diverse cuisine options while at sea. (Additional at-sea store available for specialty items to purchase and have deducted from paycheck)
• O’Hara will book and pre-pay flight and lodging from Point of Hire- Seattle, WA to Dutch Harbor, AK.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees