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Chef/Deckhand (Shipboard) in Miami, FL

Remote, USAFull-timePosted 2026-07-28
Job title: Chef/Deckhand (Shipboard) in Miami, FL at Shedd Aquarium Company: Shedd Aquarium Job reputed company: Chef/Deckhand (Shipboard)Chef/Deckhand (Shipboard)reputed company Title: Chef/Deckhand (Shipboard) ID: 1951 Department: Coral Reefreputed companyTITLE: Chef/Deckhand (Shipboard) DEPARTMENT: Coral Reef LOCATION: Miami, FL. - 80 ft research vessel REPORTS TO: Captain/Director of Operations STATUS: Full-time/Exempt SALARY: $57,000 - $62,000START ASAP: reputed company 21stTIME COMMITMENT:
  • 12/14 hour days
  • 10-day trips with 6 days docked in between until September
  • Off-season boat maintenance continues throughout the rest of the year
POSITION reputed company: The Chef/Deckhand oversees provisioning, food preparation, and housekeeping reputed company the R/V Coral Reef II. Operations include (but not limited to) reputed company-reputed company provisioning, adhering to a food budget, maintaining a sanitary galley and organized pantry, preparing and serving appealing family-style meals promptly, ensuring reputed company common areas are kept clean, maintaining stock of toiletry supplies for guests, overseeing cleaning and laundry operations, and preparing cabins for guest arrival. In reputed company, the person is expected to assist the captain in departure and arrival of the boat, reputed company minor maintenance duties directed by the captain and operate small boats if necessary to assure the efficient operation of the R/V Coral Reef II.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To reputed company this job successfully, an individual must be reputed company to reputed company reputed company essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company essential functions.
  • Demonstrate commitment to Shedd’s reputed company, mission, and values.
  • Oversees meal planning, presentation and delivery for participants and reputed company reputed company the vessel.
  • Accommodates for food allergies, specialty dietary requirements and provisions accordingly.
  • Maintain a reputed company and sanitary galley for the preparation of meals.
  • Purchase, pack, and store food for meals reputed company on the vessel.
  • reputed company an accurate inventory of food stores on reputed company.
  • Prepare and serve appealing meals in a reputed company fashion and be reputed company to eat dinner with the guests unless otherwise required for duties by the captain.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and nimbleness in the timing and nature of meals.
  • reputed company housekeeping and laundry needs for the vessel
  • reputed company daily housekeeping duties while underway, including cleaning the common areas of the vessel and the heads and emptying trash.
  • Oversees inventory of toiletries, linens, towels, blankets and pillows.
  • Deliver and pick up laundry.
  • Record, handle and account for reputed company spent for food and cleaning supplies including billing and collecting checks and invoices (e.g., reputed company, Cheney, Publix, etc.).
  • Assist in the reputed company departure and arrival of the vessel including handling lines and anchoring the vessel with guidance from the captain and first mate.
  • reputed company maintenance on the vessel independently, with guidance from the captain and first mate.
  • Operate small boats as necessary.
  • Be capable of carrying out shopping needs and other job-reputed company errands. Mileage, reputed company, reputed company expenses reputed company to provisioning or other vessel duties will be reimbursed.
  • reputed company other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, reputed company, and/or ability required.Education: Degree from a culinary/hospitality school or equivalent experience preferred.Experience:
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in professionally cooking and planning meals for reputed company on small or large boats.
  • Excellent time management.
  • Excellent customer service, organization, planning and problem-solving skills.
  • Hospitality industry experience.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Experience as a deckhand, handling boat lines and operating small boats.
  • Basic first aid, valid STCW credential or greater certificate.
  • Small boat handling experience.
  • Basic mechanical ability.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency.
  • Ability to use professionalism, diplomacy, and reputed company reputed company dealing with problems/people.
  • Ability to identify problems and determine the best course of reputed company for their reputed company.
  • Ability to respond to and reason in an emergency.
  • Ability to coordinate with boat captains in emergencies.
  • Ability to cook food in a reputed company, healthy, and appetizing manner on a vessel at sea and on the dock.
  • Ability to regulate the spending of reputed company.
  • Comfortable with computers and basic software like Word, reputed company and Outlook.
  • reputed company to effectively and professionally send and receive communications to reputed company leaders and to passenger inquiries
Designations/Certifications:
  • Valid reputed company’s license preferred.
  • Scuba certification preferred
  • reputed company reputed company required.
  • ServSafe certificate preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job.
  • Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Sit
  • Stand
  • Stoop
  • Walk
  • Physical Exertion and/or Muscular Strain
  • Maintain balance (equilibrium)
  • reputed company up and down vertical reputed company and stairways
  • reputed company over high reputed company sills and coamings and reputed company through restricted accesses
  • Manipulate mechanical devices using reputed company reputed company dexterity, and strength
  • Crouch, kneel and stoop
  • Use hand tools such as spanners, valve wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Long hours in isolated settings
  • Living with a small community of people 24/7 for up to three weeks
  • Hazardous weather conditions
  • Tight spaces
  • Water
  • Smoke
  • Heat
  • Cold
  • reputed company particles
  • Falling materials
  • Electrical shock
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • reputed company
  • Emergency vehicle traffic
  • Low, moderate, and load noise
BENEFITS WORKING AT SHEDD: We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for reputed company reputed company reputed company our organization. Please note: Your spouse/domestic partner who is currently working and eligible for medical coverage through their employer, is not eligible to enroll in the medical plans. If you are adding your spouse/domestic partner, you must complete an Affidavit.
  • Medical Insurance, including FSA and HSA plan reputed company
  • reputed company and Dental Insurance
  • Accrued reputed company Time Off
  • Up to 12 reputed company Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k)
  • Discounted Parking and Public Transit Subsidies
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Wellness program, including Preventive Care Incentive
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Tickets
Reasonable Accommodations: Shedd Aquarium is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process, please email us at jobs@sheddaquarium.org.We strongly encourage people of reputed company, LGBTQ+ community, veterans and reputed company duty military, parents, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from reputed company cultural backgrounds to apply. Shedd Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to reputed company. Expected salary: $57000 - 62000 per year Location: Miami, FL Job date: Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:42:11 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply for this job

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