Galley Assistant

About the role

This position assists with food preparation, dish cleanup, stocking and maintaining the cleanliness of the galley and vessel dining and lounge areas.

Responsibilities

• Assists with meal preparation, service and maintaining the steam and cold tables as directed. Includes assisting with clean up and proper storage of left overs and ingredients.
• Washes dishes, pots, pans and utensils during meal-times and throughout the day as needed. Includes maintaining the dishwasher supplies and cleanliness.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the dining and lounge areas at all times. Includes: mopping the floors, cleaning tables, chairs, counters, condiment holders, walls and lounge areas.
• Regularly cleans, refills and stocks beverage stations including coffee pots, juice and water dispensers.
• Stocks dining hall with items used by the crew, including condiments, cereal, bread, paper products, and utensils.
• Cleans and fills steam tables, ensures steam table is powered on/off as required based on scheduled meal service.
• Assists the cooks with stocking galley supplies for the daily menus. Stocks and maintains cleanliness of dry storage and cooler areas.
• Assists with preparing salad items, maintains a clean salad storage area at all times and monitors left-over storage and freezer area ensuring the freezer is clean and defrosted as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned: assists the vessel Housekeeper as needed, participates in back load and off load activities, learns and follows all hygiene and safety rules and protocols, operates safety sensitive equipment and machinery only with authorization and proper training, develops awareness of galley environment and potential hazards, immediately notifies supervisors and communicates with coworkers to maintain safe working conditions.

Requirements

• Current Alaska Food Worker certificate or ability to attain certification.
• Prior work in food preparation, dish washing preferred though not required.

Qualifications

• Standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 60lbs, pushing/pulling, reaching, twisting/turning, hand eye coordination. Movements occasionally include, bending/stooping, squatting/kneeling, climbing and crawling.
• Able to navigate steep stairways, gangways, Jacob's ladder and/or upper bunk unassisted.
• Dexterity: able to use knives and utensils for cutting, serving, as well as maintain balance while walking/standing.
• Visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, capable of fine detail, and distance vision.
• Able to adjust to shipboard working and living conditions in close quarters, far from home for long periods.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a professional, respectful manner with coworkers, shipmates, company personnel and visitors.

Skills

• Symbol recognition and memorization.
• Ability to follow recipe measurements for food and beverage ingredients, as well as for cleaning product mixture as needed.
• Ability to adjust to shipboard working and living conditions in close quarters, far from home for long periods.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a professional, respectful manner with coworkers, shipmates, company personnel and visitors.

Benefits

• Crew share based pay with daily minimum guarantee.
• Room and board provided by the company.
• 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, upon meeting qualification periods.
• Work between seasons in the shipyard, based on availability, paid hourly.
• Promotion from within whenever possible.
• On the job training. Opportunities for additional training available with supervisor approval.
• Wi-Fi access available.

Pay

Crew share based with daily minimum guarantee.

Schedule

Shifts are 12 hours per day, 7 days a week for the duration of the fishing contract. Contracts are seasonal, duration based on the season and the availability of fish. Conditions in the galley may vary in temperature and weather will cause the vessel to move unexpectedly during operation.

Conditions on the Vessel

• Crew members are provided with a bunk, mattress and locker in crew quarters.
• Crew lounge provides access to two computer kiosks for short-term usage during breaks.

Additional Benefits

• Promotion from within whenever possible.
• On the job training. Opportunities for additional training available with supervisor approval.
• Wi-Fi access available.

Employee Responsibility

• Employees taking medication or requiring eyeglasses or contacts need a backup pair/sufficient supply to last at least 90 days.
• Maintains physical and dental health in preparation for work at sea, far from medical facilities, pharmacies or dental services.
• Employees provide their own bedding: blanket, sheets and pillows. Large, thick blankets or sleeping bags require a removable duvet cover or sleeping bag liner for washing.
• Enough clothing, socks, warm layers, to last 8-9 days between laundry dates, comfortable shoes for crew lounge/eating areas, and toiletries for up to 90 days.