Job Details

Job Purpose / Summary:

• Prepare meals for crew members.
• Create store lists and retrieve supplies.
• Manage activities within the monthly budget.
• Perform general maintenance in the galley and on the vessel.
• Maintain sanitary standards in the galley.
• Handle seaman/deckhand duties such as handling lines, tow wires, setting blocks, lifting and securing bridles, etc.
• Assist the Chief Engineer/Engineer in the engine room.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To be successful in this role, candidates should have the ability to prepare nutritious meals, operate basic tools, and communicate effectively with team members.

Working Conditions:

• Work indoors and outdoors in various weather and sea conditions, including wet, humid, noisy, and dusty environments. May involve exposure to paints, solvents, and thinners.
• Use of galley appliances and basic hand and power tools.
• Potentially drive a company van to deliver supplies.
• This is a casual, on-call position with variable hours, including work days from Monday to Sunday.

Mental Demands:

• Must have sufficient mathematical skills for store listing.
• Attention to detail and alertness to ensure vessel and crew safety.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Climb and balance between pier, vessel, and barge.
• Perform physical tasks such as stooping, squatting, reaching, and throwing lines.
• Walk, push, pull, lift up to 50 pounds, and handle lines and equipment.
• Maintain correct vision and color perception as required by US Coast Guard standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Document with steward's department endorsement; STCW 95 endorsement preferred; valid drivers license.
• Ability to prepare balanced meals and operate basic tools.
• Current TB clearance.
• Completion of culinary schooling with at least 2 years of meal prep experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal, reading, and writing skills.
• At least 3 years of seaborne galley experience preferred.

Young Brothers, Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, committed to diversity and affirmative action. We are a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.