Sous Chef

Positions at Sea - UnCruise Adventures•Juneau, AK

51d•Onsite

About The Position

At UnCruise Adventures, we work together to provide an enriching adventure experience while inspiring an appreciation of local cultures and the natural world. This means we kayak among icebergs, travel to hidden waterfalls, snorkel with sea lions, dive with manta rays, and share air with whales. Our destinations include Alaska, the Hawaiian Islands, Mexico’s Sea of Cortes, and Costa Rica. Join one of our virtual information sessions to learn more about working at UnCruise - register here.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years experience cooking in a general kitchen or galley setting.
Excellent knife skills and the ability to follow any recipe from start to finish.
Possess extensive knowledge in various cuisines with the ability to create meals without a recipe.
Good time management skills: ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Must be hardworking, flexible and willing to communicate professionally with the Chef and other crew members.
Able to get along with co-workers and support a team environment.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
ServSafe Allergens
CPR / First Aid / AED
Government ID (REAL ID compliant) or Passport
Physically able to work 12 hours per day, 7 days a week for 6 to 8 weeks at a time.
Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, crawling, and pushing/pulling.
Must ascend and descend stairs and ladders, sometimes while carrying tools or objects.
Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Able to handle, lift, and lower objects totaling 50 pounds between the ground/deck level to a height of about 4 to 6 feet, and able to repeat these movements.
Able to carry these objects up to 100 feet continuously for 20 minutes.
Able to work in all weather conditions, around loud noise, in small spaces, and fit through a 28-inch wide hatch.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and additional in-season testing per federal guidelines.
This position requires working with and/or being around raw and cooked shellfish, cleaning chemicals and other known allergens.
A medical review is required. Must be medically fit to work onboard for safety and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with passenger vessels is preferred, but not required.
Comfortable living and working in close quarters with other crew members for many weeks at a time, with no days off. This may include crew from the galley. Having your own room is not an option due to limited berthing.

Responsibilities

Assisting the entire galley team in all food preparation and galley sanitation efforts; this includes prep, production, plate up, and clean-up of six meals per day (3 guest meals, 3 crew meals).
Preparation of crew meals and must be capable of executing a variety of cooking skills and different cuisines on a daily basis.
Assisting with washing dishes on a rare occasion, loading and storing food provisions, participating in galley cleaning, and other sanitation duties as assigned.
Participate in the production and presentation of all guest meals.
Create and prepare a variety of nutritious, fresh, and creative crew meals, on time as scheduled.
Execute standard recipes as directed by the Chef.
Prepare entrees and crew meals for special diets such as gluten free, dairy free, and vegan, as directed by the Chef, with or without a recipe.
Daily prep and cleaning responsibilities are subject to change under Chefs discretion.
Assist in galley clean up after every meal including dish area support and disposal of trash.
Assist in maintaining proper food handling and storage procedures in accordance with CDC/FDA guidelines.
Interact with guests in a friendly and courteous manner at all times.
Participate in evening activities and in galley tour as directed by Chef or Hotel Manager.
Comply with all CDC/FDA vessel sanitation requirements.
Participate in on board safety training, meetings and drills as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies.
Maintain familiarity with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response Activities.