Cook, U.S. Brig Niagara (Steward, Flagship Niagara)
About The Position
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is hiring a Cook aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara, Pennsylvania’s Flagship, which sails from the Erie Maritime Museum in Erie, Pennsylvania. Niagara is a traditionally rigged sailing school vessel operating on Lake Erie and the broader Great Lakes. The Cook prepares wholesome, nutritious meals for the ship’s crew and trainees and supports the safe care and upkeep of the ship and its domestic areas. As the galley department lead, the Cook plans daily and voyage menus, maintains clean and safe galley spaces aboard and ashore, manages food supplies and storage, follows food-handling rules, cares for the wood-fired stove and other kitchen tools, and guides crew members and trainees assigned to galley duty. This is a limited-term, seasonal position expected to run from mid-March 2027 through mid-October 2027. The work schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, with a 60-minute lunch; the schedule may vary based on the ship’s needs and programming. Telework is not available. Room and board are included, with a daily charge of $11 (totaling $154) automatically deducted from each biweekly paycheck for the duration of employment. Employment is contingent on passing an initial drug screening, with ongoing random and reasonable-cause screenings required. The position is subject to the Child Protective Services Law and requires satisfactory criminal-history clearances, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI fingerprint clearances. Applicants must provide relevant experience and education in the application; resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be considered for eligibility. The Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Requirements
- At least six months of experience as a Steward/Cook aboard a sailing vessel.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions.
- Successful completion of an initial drug screening; continued employment requires compliance with ongoing random and reasonable-cause drug screenings.
- Satisfactory criminal-history clearances are required, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI fingerprint clearances.
Nice To Haves
- At least six months of experience working as a cook/steward aboard a traditional sailing ship.
- At least six months of experience cooking on a wood-burning stove.
- ServeSafe or equivalent safe food-handling certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare wholesome and nutritious meals for the ship’s crew and trainees.
- Plan daily and voyage menus to meet crew needs.
- Maintain clean, safe, and ready galley spaces aboard the ship and ashore.
- Track food supplies, organize storage, and follow food-handling rules.
- Care for the wood-fired cook stove and other kitchen tools.
- Lead crew members and trainees assigned to galley duty.
- Support the safe care and upkeep of the ship and its domestic areas.
Benefits
- Room and board are included; a daily charge of $11 (totaling $154) is deducted from each biweekly paycheck during employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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