November 15, 2024

Curtin Maritime

San Diego

FULL TIME

AB Vessel Chef

PLEASE NOTE: This opening requires the following certifications:

AB (Able-Bodied Seaman)
STCW

Location: Varies
Department: Marine Transportation
Reports to: Timothy Cheng, Food Services Director
Schedule: Full-time; minimum 40 hours per week and as needed for projects. Long hours, short notice travel, weekend duties. May involve travel to several locations and extended stays outside of home port.

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

THIS ROLE:

The Chef has responsibility for proper planning, preparation, and cooking for all meals at the facility and off-shore during jobs as needed. He/she will be responsible for menu planning, ordering, and purchasing food and drink items to provide 3 meals per day for the crew while ensuring the highest standard of quality. In addition, the Chef will be responsible to maintain the inventory of snack items, plates, cups, and utensils and ensure an acceptable level of cleanliness and organization in the Galley on the vessel and off-shore. The Chef will provide oversight and guidance to all vessel cooks and boat crews by assisting with menu planning, shopping and safe sanitary practices.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Purchase all items required for meal preparation and serving
Use your experience and creativity to plan menus for Shoreside and offshore meals
Prepare and serve meals in a timely manner and according to the meal schedule
Ensure cleanliness of the meal preparation workspace and serving area
Manage the inventory of food, snacks and drinks to ensure adequate supply and minimize waste
Train vessel cooks and boat crew members in safe food handling, meal preparation and sanitary practices
Track and report expenditures to accounting using Excel
Washing dishes, cooking and serving utensils, and linens
Maintain conference room reservations on Outlook
Menu planning and meal preparation for crew and off-shore staff as needed

WHO YOU ARE:

Possession of an MMC (Merchant Mariner Credential)
Possession of a TWIC
AB (Able-bodied seaman) endorsement, limited or unlimited, required.
STCW endorsement required
5 years of experience as a cook in a commercial setting
3 years of experience as a prep cook
Maritime or cruise industry experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Culinary program certification preferred
SERV Safe food handler certification required
Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record required
Ability to travel and live on board a vessel for extended periods of time

Mental Aptitudes Required:

Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic
Must be able to get along with office staff and vessel crew members
Must be able to effectively communicate both written and verbally
Confidence to initiate correspondence with crewmembers and staff
Must always follow all Company and United States Coast guard rules and regulations
Must comply with all work rules, including those that pertain to safety and health

Physical Aptitudes Required:

Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)
The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces.
Ability to maneuver through/in/around small and/or confined areas within the
Ability to stand and walk on nearly a constant basis; ability to work long hours each
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work when exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels, and potentially hazardous equipment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Compensation
Generous benefits package including Medical (Dental, Vision, STD & AD&D/Life Insurance at no cost for employee’s coverage) with additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.