Cook Full Time + Daily Pay

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Cooks to our shipboard team for the 2026 season on America's rivers. Our shipboard team supports a combined fleet of ships sailing through various itineraries across the nation from contemporary riverboats to paddlewheel queens for a steamboat experience.
Our Cooks are involved with all aspects of food production including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will work closely with other members of the culinary team every day to ensure that the kitchen operations run smoothly and that all service provided to our guests is flawless. Exceptional cuisine is prepared by cooks who have extensive culinary credentials and training from some of the most prestigious culinary institutes. Using only the freshest ingredients, menus are inspired by regional and local specialties. While living onboard, our Chefs enjoy comfortable living quarters and a challenging culinary working environment. At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values- Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America's Story on the Finest American Ships.
Organize your workload in the kitchen so that kitchen processes run efficiently.
Produce high-quality dishes that follow up the established menu choices.
Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during work hours.
Ensure that hygiene and food safety standards are placed as a top priority throughout all stages of food preparation.
Enforce food and safety standards.
Communication with coworkers is imperative to all meal services.
Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, country club or full-service restaurant.
Familiar with food safety standards.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
7 days per week while onboard the ship.
~This is a full-time, exempt position.

Ships experience forces from wind, waves, and currents, prompting them to exhibit six distinct motions known as ship motions. Ability to stand for your entire shift.
Competitive daily rate.
Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.
American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training.

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