ShipCook/Steward-Temporary

**_Current Employees:_** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click [here](https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this [tip sheet](https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf). The Cook/Steward is responsible for the maintenance of living, cooking, and eating quarters aboard the UM research vessel, the F.G. Walton Smith (WS). The incumbent is responsible for the ordering, preparation, and cooking of all meals daily in the ship’s galley for the scientists and crew aboard the WS (up to 20 people). The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of the living quarters aboard. Work may be performed under difficult conditions depending upon weather conditions at sea. The range of duties is broad in scope and the incumbent will be expected to exercise independent analysis, decision-making, judgment, and initiative in establishing priorities and completing work. _PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES_ * Plans, prepares, cooks, and serves food to all aboard the research vessel F.G. Walton Smith. * Cooks meats, vegetables, soups, pastries, desserts, and other courses. * Operates kitchen equipment * Must have the ability to cook for those with special dietary needs (lactose intolerance, vegetarian, vegan, etc.). * Responsible for purchase of food from stores required. * Responsible for sanitation, cleanliness, and maintenance of galley, mess area, and living quarters aboard. * Responsible for monitoring food costs and performing these duties within an allocated budget. * Be able to drive vehicle/van to purchase and pickup up ship's stores. * Participate in safety drills as directed by the vessel's Emergency Station Bill. * Assist with lading and unlading of cargo. _KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES_ * Knowledge of materials and methods used in prep