Set sail on a new career with Carnival, and help us bring the FUN to life aboard one of our fantastic vessels! We're looking for dedicated individuals to join us as an Assistant Cook! This is an incredible opportunity to work aboard one of our ships and work within one of the largest culinary teams at sea!

 

A big part of our guests' vacation is the incredible range of restaurants and dining venues onboard. The Culinary Arts team serves as the backbone of that operation. Part of a team of hardworking Cooks and Chefs – Assistant Cooks are learning the ropes in the vast Culinary operation on board. They support various functions aboard, and starting as an Assistant Cook can lead to career opportunities in all specialties of our Culinary Operations. A day in the life as an Assistant Cook could involve the following:

• Food preparation across a range of culinary areas
• Following recipes and supporting culinary leadership
• Ensuring specifications are followed to ensure quality and consistency,
• Ensuring high levels of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained, all in keeping with company and USPH standards.  
• Supporting logistics, preparation, and other tasks to support the culinary teams.

 

You will be a real foodie who has an eye for detail and enjoys being part of a large, diverse, and busy team where no two days are the same. Joining Carnival as an Assistant Cook is the first step towards a rewarding career as part of our incredible Culinary Team!  

• Arrive at work on time in a clean and company-specified uniform.
• Learn to maintain the quality and presentation of all food served and the expedition thereof.
• Learn and follow all USPH and HACCP procedures in food production and galley maintenance.
• Assist the cooks in production and servicing the lines.
• Learn to follow all recipes to company specifications.
• Communicate and cooperate with all other team members to ensure a smooth food delivery system.
• Ensure garbage separation standards are being followed.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by senior management.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum one year's experience in a restaurant, hotel, or cruise ship environment.
• Must have worked in a high-volume professional Culinary environment.
• Strong comprehension of the English Language.
• Must be physically strong and able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs to sustain physically challenging work.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.