Job Details

Job Title

UIC Bowhead Transport, LLC seeks an MV Cook/Deckhand to serve a dual role onboard BTC vessels, supporting both galley operations and deck operations as assigned by the Vessel Master.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

Cook Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve three balanced meals daily for crew and occasional guests
• Follow established recipes and develop recipes when improvisation is required
• Maintain overall sanitation, cleanliness, and upkeep of galley equipment, lockers, and storerooms
• Ensure food safety compliance, preventing contamination and maintaining proper food storage temperatures
• Manage food requisitions, inventory, and provisions once delivered onboard
• Properly store, label, and rotate food items
• Ensure dining areas (salads, desserts, beverages, condiments) are prepared prior to meal service
• Maintain sanitation standards and personal hygiene at all times

Deckhand Responsibilities:

• Perform line handling including proper tying, throwing, coiling, and stowing of lines
• Stand watch as assigned
• Conduct deck and engine security rounds
• Perform assigned security and emergency duties
• Assist with vessel operations as directed by the Master or Mate
• Adhere to Company policies, USCG regulations, and environmental regulations
• Represent the organization professionally to guests, customers, and regulatory agencies

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of health codes, proper food handling, preparation, cooking, and storage temperatures
• Strong understanding of galley safety procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and professionally

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
• USCG Rating as Ordinary Seaman (OS) or Able Bodied Seaman (AB)
• STCW endorsement including Basic Safety Training
• Valid TWIC Card
• Minimum two (2) years Chef/Cook experience with shipboard experience

Physical Demands:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to perform prolonged standing, sitting, twisting, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
• Full range of motion of extremities and spine
• Good balance and coordination on uneven and slippery surfaces
• Ability to climb ladders, stairwells, and pushknees
• Ability to step 2 feet horizontally and vertically when transferring between vessels and docks
• Ability to lift:
• 65 lbs floor to knuckle (daily)
• 65 lbs floor to waist (daily)
• 30 lbs floor to shoulder (daily)
• 10 lbs floor to crown (daily)
• Ability to carry 30 lbs for 30 feet
• Ability to perform medium-heavy labor in extreme weather conditions while wearing required PPE

Environmental Conditions:

• Work in confined and cramped spaces
• Arctic marine environment including extreme cold, wind, icing, moisture, and wave action
• Exposure to fuels, solvents, cleaners, dust, fumes, and gases
• Constant engine, blower, and exhaust noise
• Irregular visibility conditions (fog, darkness)
• Vessel vibration
• Frequent hazards including hypothermia, slips, falls, lifting injuries, and pinch points
• Continuous hazard awareness required