Vessel Galley Hand

Purpose

Assist the cook with various tasks while maintaining a clean, sanitized work station, as well as, other cleaning tasks as assigned.

Functions

ESSENTIAL

• Assist in the preparation of food for cooking by washing, peeling, weighing, measuring, and/or cutting when necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance of cleanliness, upholding a high standard of hygiene in the galley, mess room, and pantries.
• Wash dishes, flatware, pots, and pans by hand.
• Use cleaning supplies to wipe counter tops and sweep/mop floors.
• Store clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in proper areas.
• Sweep, mop, clean, dust, and straighten up public areas of the vessel.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards set by industry guidelines.
• Assist in proper storage of perishable, frozen, fresh produce and dry or canned items.
• Keep inventory of supplies and inform supervisor when supplies are getting low.
• Inform supervisor when equipment is not working properly.
• Collect and process (wash, dry, and fold) vessel personnel's laundry as well as any other laundry items used on the vessel by personnel during their stay on the vessel.
• Clean and sanitize the showers, toilets, and laundry facilities throughout the vessel.

• Remove, and properly dispose of trash and garbage using the designated containers.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• One (1) year minimum related experience.

• Merchant Mariner’s Credential (Z-card)

• Valid TWIC card.
• Knowledge of machines and tools including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Vocational training.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.

• Treats others fairly and with respect .

• Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles and values, etc.

• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.

• Seeks out new learning experiences .

• Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required .
  

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.

• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.

• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels and the light is intense/glare.

• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.

• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.

• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered HEAVY work.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.