Assistant Cook

Glacier Fish Company & North Star Fishing Company

. Prepare family-style meals for the crew and others daily .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $10,000 - $16,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing family-style meals and baking for large groups, while ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and inventory management. Proficient in working in a high-pressure environment aboard a vessel with a diverse crew.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3+ Years Experience As A CookBaking And Cooking ProficiencyMenu Planning And Inventory ManagementSanitation Standards ComplianceExcellent English Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Meal PreparationBakingRecipe DevelopmentInventory ManagementSanitation Practices

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAdaptabilityTime Management

Industry Keywords

Fishing Vessel ExperienceCruise Ship ExperienceApplicable Laws And Regulations24/7 Schedule Adaptability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare family-style meals for the crew and others daily
Cook food in quantities according to the menu and number of crew served
Prepare breakfast and midnight meals daily
Bake breads and desserts
Plan menus with the Head Cook to best utilize inventory
Assist with inventory and ordering as requested by the Head Cook
Assist in loading and unloading food and supplies into storage areas on various vessel levels
Clean the kitchen area, equipment, and tools after each meal to sanitation standards
Clean and maintain the vessel

Requirements

What you’ll need

All candidates subject to a post offer pre-employment drug test, medical and background screen
3+ years’ experience as a Cook on a fishing vessel or cruise ship preferred
Highly proficient in baking and cooking, including preparing recipes for 50+ groups
Basic understanding of applicable laws and regulations
Excellent written and spoken English
Ability to work aboard a 200-foot vessel with 40 crewmembers on a 24/7 schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Successful completion of a 65 day contract grants eligibility for airfare/hotel expenses between the vessel and Seattle, paid by the company
Crew paid a share of the catch each fishing trip; average crew share per trip is $6,000–$10,000 depending on the value of the catch