Longline Chief Steward

About the Position

Coastal Villages Longline, a subsidiary of Coastal Villages Region Fund, is seeking a Chief Steward to work aboard a freezer longliner operating off the western coasts of Washington and Alaska. The role reports directly to the Vessel Captain and is a seasonal, non‑exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Manage cooking to ensure nutritionally balanced, cost‑effective meals in adequate portions that appeal to a diverse workforce.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce sanitary food handling, preparation, and storage methods.
• Create menu plans that offer variety, maximize inventory utilization, and control food costs.
• Manage usage and rotation of food supplies, considering shelf life and optimum freshness.
• Maintain accurate inventory reports for all galley‑related items, including fresh, dry, and frozen food, cleaning supplies, kitchen equipment, paper products, and ship‑store items.
• Lock and secure all supplies in storage between seasons.
• Place advance food and supply orders to ensure timely delivery and cost‑effective transportation charges.
• Provide input to annual galley budgets and monitor budget performance throughout the year.
• Ensure accurate accounting of galley supplies as they are on‑loaded and stowed for the voyage.
• Oversee safe and efficient stowage of dry, frozen, and refrigerated goods.
• Utilize the AMOS D system for all orders and inventory, following guidelines established by the CVL purchasing department.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer‑service focus at all times.
• Promote and maintain company‑established galley rules to enhance comfort and cleanliness of common crew areas.
• Enforce galley rules and regulations, assessing appropriate fines and penalties for infractions.
• Participate in drills, required safety training, and any other company‑required courses.
• Adapt quickly to changes in meal schedules or numbers of diners.

Requirements

• Current ServSafe Food Manager Certification.
• Minimum two years of kitchen management experience.
• Minimum two years of galley experience aboard a commercial fishing vessel.
• Ability to perform intermediate math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals) with numbers up to 1,000, and apply these skills to currency, weight, distance, and volume.
• Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing English.
• Strong communication skills, self‑motivation, and a positive attitude.
• Willingness and ability to be away from home for extended periods, live and work in a cramped environment, and function as a team member at all times.
• Successful completion of post‑offer background check, drug test, reference check, and medical clearance (including respirator fit testing).
• Compliance with the company’s zero‑tolerance drug and alcohol policy and participation in the E‑Verify program.

Physical Demands

• Work consecutive, long, and variable shifts (typically 12–16 hours per day) with periodic breaks.
• Perform strenuous and sometimes hazardous work in exposure to machinery, fumes, chemicals, pressurized fluids, vibration, and extreme weather conditions.
• Stand, walk, and maintain balance on rough seas or in adverse weather.
• Use both hands to grab, hold, or grip rope, rails, equipment, and vessel structures for extended periods.
• Occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb ladders; work in small, confined spaces.
• Lift 20–50 lb from floor to waist occasionally; frequently lift 11–20 lb from waist to shoulder; frequently push, pull, and carry 20–50 lb; occasionally lift up to 100 lb.
• Maintain peripheral, distance, and depth perception; distinguish shades, colors, and shadows.
• Pass all safety test requirements and obtain medical clearance for respirator use.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan (upon eligibility).
• Health benefits (upon eligibility).

Schedule

Seasonal contract with shifts typically ranging from 12 to 16 hours per day, including periodic breaks based on work demands, production requirements, fish availability, and travel schedules.