Line Cook - M

## Description
**Start Date: 4/19/2026
End Date: 10/9/2026**
**Job Summary:**
The Line Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by Head Cook for the M/V Malaspina guests.
**Supervisory Responsibilities:** None
**Duties/Responsibilities:**

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head cook.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Required Skills/Abilities:**

• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment;

**Education and Experience:**

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
• Current Alaska Food Workers Card, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Driver’s License Preferred
• One year of related experience preferred.

**Physical Requirements:**

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.

• **Employee Perks**
• We provide paid training at the beginning of the season and offer competitive pay, partially subsidized housing, and a fun team environment.

• Sign-On Bonus: If signed-on prior to February 1, 2025, employee will receive $500 paid at the end of their contract
• Retention Bonus: Employees will receive $1 per hour bonus at the end of their contract
• Travel Reimbursement: Up to $300 travel reimbursement with receipts paid at the end of the probationary period (3 weeks)
• Referral Bonus: Employees who refer other applicants that are hired and complete their contract receive $200 per employee, paid at the end of the season
• Retirement: 401(k) dollar-for-dollar contribution match up to 6% of base salary, eligible after 6 months of service or 1,000 hours of employment in a calendar year
• Free tours and activities at Ward Cove on a space-available basis
• Four complimentary tour tickets for friends and family, additional tickets may be purchased at the crew rate
• Discount at Ward Cove retail shop