Pantry Chef

Lindblad Expeditions•Seattle, WA

5d•$144 - $149

About The Position

The Pantry Chef plays a vital support role in the shipboard galley, focusing on cold food preparation, sanitation, and overall kitchen organization. This hands-on position is responsible for preparing salads, garnishes, dressings, desserts, and other cold items for both guest and crew meals, following recipes and direction from the Head Chef. In addition to prep work, the Pantry Chef supports galley sanitation and inventory duties — helping to maintain cleanliness, rotate stock, assist with dishwashing when needed, and ensure all food storage areas are compliant with safety and public health standards. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys multitasking in a high-energy environment and takes pride in both the creative and operational sides of kitchen work. Pantry Chefs work approximately 12 hours per day on a rotational schedule of 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off, and must be comfortable working in close quarters with a tight-knit team at sea.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year recent cooking and/or food service experience.
Good verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented and thorough; able to follow through on assigned tasks.
Ability to work independently using creativity and initiative to complete assigned tasks.
Strong time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Work well under pressure.
Ability to get along with co-workers and support a team environment.
US Passport or US Permanent Resident Card and valid passport
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required
STCW Basic Safety Training required
STCW Crowd Management required
USCG Medical Certificate required
STCW Maritime Security Awareness required
Transportation Workers ID Card (TWIC) required

Responsibilities

Food Preparation: Prepares salads, garnishes, appetizers, dressings, cookies, desserts, etc. as directed by the Head Chef.
Assists the Head Chef and/or the Assistant Chef in preparing food items as directed.
Assists the Head Chef with supervising/training the galley steward
Galley Cleaning: Assists with cleaning all counter tops and working surfaces in the galley, and clean the galley sinks and dishwasher.
Able to be the shift’s dishwasher when needed.
Adheres to all CDC Vessel Sanitation Program and Health Canada requirements.
Maintains and organizes the storeroom, galley cupboards, refrigerators, and freezers.
Assists/supports the Steward with scraping/soaking of all dishes, pots & pans, cooking utensils, and eating utensils in accordance with applicable regulations.
Assist/supports the Steward in loading, running and removing items from the dishwashing machine and placing items in appropriate storage locations.
Storage/Inventory: Assists in the proper storage, wrapping, handling and display of food items.
Rotates present stock, disposes of spoiled items, and replaces with provisions and other supplies as received.
Safety and Security: Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies.
Adheres to Company’s policy on uniform, to promote company’s image, safety, and standards.
Participates in shore side training as required by the company.
Familiar with the ISM codes and requirements
Maintains familiarity with all duties under the company Safety Management System and Emergency Station Billet duties.