Cook

Essential Duties

• Prepare all meals, snacks, etc
• Order all food and galley supplies on a trip-by-trip basis
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of galley

Working in the Bering Sea

• Physically and mentally challenging work
• Long hours in remote locations
• Trips typically 4-5 weeks, but can be as short as 10-12 days or as long as 60+ days
• Crew members generally work multiple trips (2 months or longer) in a single rotation

The Hiring Process

• Initial screening via phone or video call
• Second interview with hiring manager
• Conditional offer of employment after passing drug screening, background check, and authorization to work in the US
• Payment of trip earnings within 21 days of offload
• BWS covers travel costs from hometown to Dutch Harbor, AK, and back
• Additional travel costs (bag fees, hotel expenses) are deducted from settlement

Compensation

• Starting daily rate of $450/day, with potential to increase up to $500/day based on experience and performance
• Paid for all cooking days, including days in port between trips
• Payroll processed on a trip-by-trip basis

Requirements

• Current State of Alaska Food Handler's permit
• Current Serve Safe certification
• Previous cooking experience and/or training
• Previous experience cooking or working at sea is preferred but not required
• Able to order all needed galley supplies on a trip-by-trip basis
• Able to provide quality meals while staying within budget limits
• Able to maintain cleanliness and organization in the galley
• Pass pre-employment drug screening (THC)
• Pre-employment background check required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States