Culinary Specialist

As a Culinary Specialist, you'll play a vital role in our maritime operations by delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our crew. This position offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Expertly prepare and serve three satisfying, nutritious, and well-balanced meals daily to a crew of 8-10 team members
Ensure pristine maintenance of the galley, dining room, and all associated equipment to the highest sanitary standards
Consistently deliver safe and efficient operations by adhering to Ingram's comprehensive safety standards
Provide nourishing and satisfying meals and snacks that exceed crew expectations
Implement excellent inventory management and ordering procedures to optimize resources
Prepare and store all foods in full compliance with sanitary food handling best practices
Foster an energetic, professional, and positive atmosphere throughout the galley
Possess a valid Driver’s License
Possess or be willing to obtain a ServSafe certification
Must be able to obtain required Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card by time of interview. Need a TWIC card? Apply here.
Pass a post-offer process if an offer is made (background check, drug screen, physical)
Have previous culinary or dietary work experience
Be able to lift and carry items up to 40 pounds
Be able to climb ladders, as well as be able to board and ride in a skiff to reach assigned vessel
Have sufficient reasoning and mathematical abilities
Be able to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form
Have adequate computer skills to utilize email, vendor ordering and other programs
Must be able to read and write the English language in order to comply with USCG regulatory requirements
Demonstration of the Ingram Way
Ability to uphold Ingram’s high safety standards
Ability to work away from home for extended periods (21 or 28 day hitches)
Ability to prepare a variety of meals – heavy repetition of meals should be avoided
Ability to demonstrate teamwork and acceptance of diversity
Ability to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance
Ability to respond quickly in an unexpected circumstance
Demonstration of critical thinking and decision making skills
Strong communication skills with all levels within the organization

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No