Our Assistant Chef is also the ship's Baker — a true dual role. You'll work alongside the galley team to prepare fresh meals for guests and crew, while owning the onboard baking: breads, desserts, cookies, and more, made from scratch each day. Beyond baking, you'll handle prep, load stores and provisions, keep the galley clean, and manage dishwashing — the full rhythm of a working expedition kitchen. Candidates must be genuinely prepared for sustained physical demand in a remote, at-sea environment before applying. Chefs work an average of 12 hours per day, every day, with no days off throughout your 8-week rotation onboard. Crew quarters are compact and shared — you will bunk with one or two roommates for the full duration of your rotation, with minimal personal space. The vessel operates in remote locations with limited or no port access between expeditions, so cell service and internet may be unavailable for extended periods. This lifestyle suits people who are adaptable, self-sufficient, and genuinely energized by close-knit team environments and remote travel. This is a physically demanding role performed in a moving marine environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and climb steep interior stairs repeatedly throughout a 12-hour shift — including during periods of significant vessel motion. Work rotates continuously across cabin cleaning, dishwashing, laundry, and food service, often without extended breaks. Food Preparation Culinary Assists the Head Chef in preparing all guest and crew meals in accordance with Company menu matrix and recipes. Cooks and prepares food as a member of the galley staff, with primary responsibility for baking breads and desserts, executing breakfast, and completing other prep as directed by the Head Chef. Supports the Head Chef in training and developing Pantry Chefs, fellow Assistant Chefs, and galley stewards in line with Company policies and menus. Helps maintain the cleanliness of the galley and food storage areas. Adheres to all CDC Vessel Sanitation Program and Health Canada requirements. Assists with dishwashing as needed or assigned. Food Stores Assists in loading, handling, and properly storing food and related items to maintain appropriate stocking levels and ensure correct rotation of perishable and non-perishable goods. Participates in onboard safety training, meetings, and drills as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding, and medical emergencies. Adheres to the Company's uniform policy to uphold its image, safety, and standards. Participates in shoreside training as required by the Company. Minimum of 2 years restaurant or banquet cooking in positions of increasing responsibility, including line cooking and prep work. Some baking experience — you don't need to be a trained pastry chef, just comfortable working with breads, desserts, and the like. USCG Medical Certificate — required STCW Basic Safety Training — preferred Vessel Sanitation Public Health — preferred No problem — we'll help you obtain them during onboarding.
\Target base salary for this role is $190-$200 per day, depending on experience and vessel. 140-$150 base daily rate $Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision Travel Day Pay Travel Expenses Paid Travel benefits for employees and their family Training Opportunities
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. - 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.
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. The physical demands per position are described in the Job Analysis sheet and are available to all applicants upon request.
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An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
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