Cook

Job Summary The cook is responsible for providing quality meals and snacks for 16‑26 crew members working 16‑hour shifts, with a shift change every 8 hours. Time management and organizational skills are crucial in this role. The cook also orders all food and galley supplies and maintains a clean galley. Essential Duties Prepare all meals and snacks for crew members. Order all food and galley supplies on a trip‑by‑trip basis. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the galley. Working in the Bering Sea Working at sea is physically and mentally challenging and requires long hours in remote locations, often several days’ travel from the nearest port. Our deck and processing crews work 16‑hour shifts, 7 days a week. Most trips average 4‑5 weeks in duration, but depending on fishing season, catch rates, weather, vessel size and other factors, trips can be as short as 10‑12 days or as long as 60+ days. Crew members generally work multiple trips (2 months or longer) in a single rotation. Compensation Cooks are compensated at a starting daily rate of $450/day, with the potential to increase up to $500/day based on experience and performance. The daily rate is paid for all cooking days, including days in port between trips. Payroll is processed on a trip‑by‑trip basis. Within 21 days of offload, crew members receive a check or direct deposit for 100% of trip earnings. Travel & Expenses BWS arranges all travel from the cook’s hometown to Dutch Harbor, AK, and back at the end of the rotation. BWS pays 100% of travel costs between Seattle, WA and Dutch Harbor, AK. Additional costs for flights beyond Seattle are deducted from settlement at trip end. There is no up‑front cost for travel, but bag fees for checked luggage must be paid by the cook. If hotels are required during travel, BWS pays 100% of the cost, including meal vouchers. Qualifications Current State of Alaska Food Handler’s permit. Current Serve Safe certification. Previous cooking experience and/or training. Previous experience cooking or working at sea is preferred but not required. Ability to order all needed galley supplies on a trip‑by‑trip basis. Ability to provide quality meals while staying within budget limits. Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the galley. Must pass pre‑employment drug screening (commercial fishing falls under federal authority; hiring requires negative THC result). Pre‑employment background check required (past convictions will not necessarily prevent employment). Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; BWS participates in eVerify. #J-18808-Ljbffr