Pantry Chef
United States
Shipboard – Galley /
full-time /
On-site
WHO WE ARE
Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Pantry Chef plays a vital support role in the shipboard galley, focusing on cold food preparation, sanitation, and overall kitchen organization. This hands-on position is responsible for preparing salads, garnishes, dressings, desserts, and other cold items for both guest and crew meals, following recipes and direction from the Head Chef.
In addition to prep work, the Pantry Chef supports galley sanitation and inventory duties — helping to maintain cleanliness, rotate stock, assist with dishwashing when needed, and ensure all food storage areas are compliant with safety and public health standards.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys multitasking in a high-energy environment and takes pride in both the creative and operational sides of kitchen work. Pantry Chefs work approximately 12 hours per day on a rotational schedule of 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off, and must be comfortable working in close quarters with a tight-knit team at sea.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Food Preparation:
- Prepares salads, garnishes, appetizers, dressings, cookies, desserts, etc. as directed by the Head Chef.
- Assists the Head Chef and/or the Assistant Chef in preparing food items as directed.
- Assists the Head Chef with supervising/training the galley steward
- Galley Cleaning:
- Assists with cleaning all counter tops and working surfaces in the galley, and clean the galley sinks and dishwasher. Able to be the shift’s dishwasher when needed.
- Adheres to all CDC Vessel Sanitation Program and Health Canada requirements.
- Maintains and organizes the storeroom, galley cupboards, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Assists/supports the Steward with scraping/soaking of all dishes, pots & pans, cooking utensils, and eating utensils in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Assist/supports the Steward in loading, running and removing items from the dishwashing machine and placing items in appropriate storage locations.
- Storage/Inventory:
- Assists in the proper storage, wrapping, handling and display of food items.
- Rotates present stock, disposes of spoiled items, and replaces with provisions and other supplies as received.
- Safety and Security:
- Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies.
- Adheres to Company’s policy on uniform, to promote company’s image, safety, and standards.
- Participates in shore side training as required by the company.
- Familiar with the ISM codes and requirements
- Maintains familiarity with all duties under the company Safety Management System and Emergency Station Billet duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 1 year recent cooking and/or food service experience.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Detail oriented and thorough; able to follow through on assigned tasks.
- Ability to work independently using creativity and initiative to complete assigned tasks.
- Strong time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Work well under pressure.
- Ability to get along with co-workers and support a team environment.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- US Passport or US Permanent Resident Card and valid passport
- Current First Aid/CPR certification required
- STCW Basic Safety Training required
- STCW Crowd Management required
- USCG Medical Certificate required
- STCW Maritime Security Awareness required
- Transportation Workers ID Card (TWIC) required
$141 - $151 a day
Target salary range listed is based on experience/vessel and reflects the total daily compensation.
Breakdown of the total compensation range: $91 - $101 base daily rate + $50 guaranteed tip + additional 10% vacation pay
Bonus opportunity target: 5%
Employment is contingent on the following:
- In compliance with U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, 46 CFR Parts 4, 5, and 16, you will be required to undergo the following drug tests: post-offer prior to start date, random, reasonable cause, and serious marine incident per US Federal guidelines.
- Pre-offer background check; employment is contingent upon the results of this screening.
- Post-offer physical examination; your employment is dependent upon being determined fit for sea duty.
Continued employment is dependent upon consent to and passing these tests.
Lindblad Expeditions continues to highly recommend that all new hires be up to date with all vaccines prior to the first day of employment and getting boosted annually when eligible, including those vaccines that protect against COVID-19. All crew must still comply with all country-specific vaccination requirements.
Communication Skills
Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos. Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee will also be required to write and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The physical demands per position are described in the Job Analysis sheet and are available to all applicants upon request.
COMPENSATION STATEMENT
Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.
Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status.
