Yacht StarShip Line Cook

Yacht Starship Dining Cruises & Events operates Florida's largest and premier fleet of dining and wedding yachts out of Tampa Channelside and Clearwater Marina. Our dining cruises consist of lunch and dinner, private events, corporate functions, social gatherings, beautiful weddings, and much more.

Yacht StarShip also owns and operates Pirate Water Taxi, Tampa Riverwalk Rentals, the Lost Pearl pirate ship and Craft, a European-style dining vessel that cruises under the low bridges of the Hillsborough River.

Now Hiring:

We are now hiring for a part-time employee that can assist with various dishwashing and prep cook responsibilities. 

DISHWASHER DUTIES:

• Maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness in the dish room and associated areas.
• Gather all dirty dishware from the dish area, rinse and stack in dish racks, clear dishes of leftovers and trash in order to prepare for automated washing or hand washing.
• Keep the dish area in a clean and orderly condition at all times by sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, wiping counters and equipment and organizing shelves in order to maintain a sanitary workstation and to meet mandated health compliance requirements.
• Assist in cleaning the galley and dry stores.
• Gather all trash cans from galley work areas and empty into appropriate trash receptacle.
• Exhibit and encourage proper hygiene and sanitary habits.
• Provide assistance to other crewmembers and departments to contribute to the best overall operation of the Yacht.
• Participate in drills with regard to passenger safety.

PREP COOK DUTIES:

• Prepare meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef or other staff.
• Prepare fresh produce by peeling, cutting and portioning.
• Prepare meat by trimming, cutting and portioning.
• Prepare simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mix or prepare condiments, dressings and sauces.
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, hygiene codes and standards.
• Assist with unloading, inspection and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management

NECESSARY JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of basic sanitation procedures. Able to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers, physically able to lift and carry loads of up to 50 pounds properly, standing for extended periods of time, reach levels up to eight feet in height, work in an environment that can be hot and humid at times, maneuver and work in spaces as narrow as 1 and a 1/2 feet and work productively in a fast-paced environment. Must have knowledge of and be able to use all kitchen cleaning equipment.
• Must be able to work onboard a vessel that is away from shore 2 – 5 hours at a time.
• Maintain a positive, supportive work environment via effective, professional communication with co-workers.
• Support and follow all company policies, procedures and programs, including Hospitality and Safety programs.
• Promote good business principles by never discussing company business in public areas or with guests.
• Friendly, cheerful and courteous at all times 

MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT USED

Dishwasher, other standard kitchen cleaning equipment and chemicals.

Knives.

ENVIRONMENT

Continuous standing, walking, bending and stooping in a noisy and hot environment. Work on a vessel with limited personal space and public areas. Varying daily schedule. Prolonged strenuous physical activity in indoor and outdoor environment.

UNIFORM

Company issued t-shirt, pants and black rubber soled shoes. Company issued hat and apron optional.

BENEFITS

• Subsidized parking
• Complimentary and discount tickets to our family of brands 
• Automatic 401k enrollment (over age 18) after 90 days