Galley/Housekeeper

Sustainable•Anchorage, AK

9h•$6,000 - $8,000

About The Position

Duties and Responsibilities Galley Assist in maintaining sanitary food handling, preparation and storage methods Perform all food preparation prior to each meal Perform all cleaning duties within the inner kitchen area and outer galley area Follow direction of Chief Steward and First Cook in an efficient and timely manner Participate in the safe and efficient storage of dry, frozen and refrigerated goods Help to manage the rotation of food supplies in consideration of shelf life and optimum freshness May be responsible for opening ship store to crewmembers during the established vessel times and tracking crewmember purchases for Chief Steward Follow and maintain company-established galley rules to enhance comfort and cleanliness of all common crew areas Housekeeping Perform essential cleaning duties of common areas of the vessel, excluding galley, such as hallways, stairways, wheelhouse, boot room, walls, floors, bathrooms and showers on a daily basis Provide laundry service to all crew members in an efficient and timely manner Deliver washed, dried, neatly folded clothing and linens to the appropriate crewmember Organize time to ensure efficient, timely laundry service, clean, sanitary bathroom and showering facilities and clean common crew areas Maintain sufficient inventory of all cleaning supplies including soap, detergent, mops, brushes, cleaning towels, and paper items Lock and secure all supplies in storage between shifts Supply and track cleaning supplies provided to individual crewmembers Manage and organize inventory of any DVD movies, keeping accurate records of sign-in/out logs May be responsible for opening ship store to crewmembers during the established vessel times and tracking crewmember purchases for Chief Steward Promote and maintain company-established galley rules to enhance comfort and cleanliness of all common crew areas Ensure safekeeping of all room keys Ensure restrooms are consistently stocked with all appropriate supplies Always maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service to all crew members Skills and Experience Required Minimum requirement of one year as a prep cook and/or kitchen experience in a high-volume setting Ability to adapt quickly to changes in meal schedules or numbers of guests Possess helpful and cheerful attitude when interacting with crewmembers Knowledge of food handling and sanitary health standards Current state food handlers’ permit or ServSafe certification required Ability to actively contribute in the preparation and presentation of buffet-style meals on time, at optimum temperatures and in an attractive, appealing presentation with appropriate garnishments and accompaniments Skills in maintaining a hospitable, welcoming environment Previous housekeeping experience a plus Ability to work as part of a highly efficient team Physical Ability Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug tests Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob’s ladder Must climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs, or vertical ladders inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions as extreme as 30 degrees below zero Ability to repetitively lift heavy items up to 50 lbs. for long periods of time Work Schedule 12 hours or more per day for the duration of the trip, including loading and unloading Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time (3+months) Salary/Benefits Crew share based pay, estimated range of $6,000 - $8,000 per month (average of two trips per month) Medical/RX Benefits, upon meeting qualification periods 401K and 401K matching, upon meeting qualification periods Free room and board New hires are eligible for assistance with transportation to Seattle Crew share–based pay means compensation is tied to the vessel’s catch rather than a fixed hourly or daily wage. Pay varies by trip and reflects overall catch size and performance. Each fishing trip typically lasts 14–21 days, though trip length may vary depending on fishing conditions.

Requirements

Minimum requirement of one year as a prep cook and/or kitchen experience in a high-volume setting
Ability to adapt quickly to changes in meal schedules or numbers of guests
Possess helpful and cheerful attitude when interacting with crewmembers
Knowledge of food handling and sanitary health standards
Current state food handlers’ permit or ServSafe certification required
Ability to actively contribute in the preparation and presentation of buffet-style meals on time, at optimum temperatures and in an attractive, appealing presentation with appropriate garnishments and accompaniments
Skills in maintaining a hospitable, welcoming environment
Ability to work as part of a highly efficient team
Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug tests
Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob’s ladder
Must climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs, or vertical ladders inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions as extreme as 30 degrees below zero
Ability to repetitively lift heavy items up to 50 lbs. for long periods of time
12 hours or more per day for the duration of the trip, including loading and unloading
Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time (3+months)

Nice To Haves

Previous housekeeping experience a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining sanitary food handling, preparation and storage methods
Perform all food preparation prior to each meal
Perform all cleaning duties within the inner kitchen area and outer galley area
Follow direction of Chief Steward and First Cook in an efficient and timely manner
Participate in the safe and efficient storage of dry, frozen and refrigerated goods
Help to manage the rotation of food supplies in consideration of shelf life and optimum freshness
May be responsible for opening ship store to crewmembers during the established vessel times and tracking crewmember purchases for Chief Steward
Follow and maintain company-established galley rules to enhance comfort and cleanliness of all common crew areas
Perform essential cleaning duties of common areas of the vessel, excluding galley, such as hallways, stairways, wheelhouse, boot room, walls, floors, bathrooms and showers on a daily basis
Provide laundry service to all crew members in an efficient and timely manner
Deliver washed, dried, neatly folded clothing and linens to the appropriate crewmember
Organize time to ensure efficient, timely laundry service, clean, sanitary bathroom and showering facilities and clean common crew areas
Maintain sufficient inventory of all cleaning supplies including soap, detergent, mops, brushes, cleaning towels, and paper items
Lock and secure all supplies in storage between shifts
Supply and track cleaning supplies provided to individual crewmembers
Manage and organize inventory of any DVD movies, keeping accurate records of sign-in/out logs
May be responsible for opening ship store to crewmembers during the established vessel times and tracking crewmember purchases for Chief Steward
Promote and maintain company-established galley rules to enhance comfort and cleanliness of all common crew areas
Ensure safekeeping of all room keys
Ensure restrooms are consistently stocked with all appropriate supplies
Always maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service to all crew members