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Stewards - Shipboard (Summer 2026)
United States
USD 2,800-2,800 / month
Posted on Jul 29, 2026
2026 Shipboard Steward (Cook) POSITIONS JOB DESCRIPTIONOVERALL RESPONSIBILITIESServes as Steward of vessel, reporting to the Captain while following guidelines in SEA’s “Steward Manual”. The Steward will spend the majority of their time cooking for the ship’s students and crew but is also responsible for provisioning, cleaning, and teaching. Maintains a professional student/teacher relationship which fosters the education program and community on board. Serves aboard assigned SEA vessel for contract term, scheduled under the direction of the Director of Marine Operations. Contracts typically start one week before students arrive and end one week after students depart; contracts may include consecutive student programs. MAJOR TASKSSafety- Instructs students and those working in the galley about the location of safety equipment in the immediate area (fire extinguishers, electrical switches, hatches).- Monitors and supervises all ship galley practices to ensure they are carried out in a safe and sanitary manner. Operations- Ensures breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided for the entire ship’s complement as well as three snacks per day.- Involves all students equally in day-to-day galley operations.- Assigns students increasing responsibility in day-to-day galley operations.- Encourages festive events to mark holidays, birthdays or other special times.- May host one or more buffet-style dinners for SEA promotional events.- Updates food/supplies inventory upon arrival in port.- Provides information and support to relieving stewards to ensure a smooth turnover. Condition and Operational Readiness- Provisions the ship with sufficient food for the intended voyage using SEA’s Steward’s Manual as a guide.- Stocks the ship’s inventory of supplies for cleaning and day-to-day living sufficient for the intended voyage.- Ensures that ship is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.- Recommends to the Captain changes or improvements to vessel and/or operations as related to Steward duties.- Implements budget guidelines. Emergency Duties- Directs students and personnel on board and completes tasks as listed on Station Bill. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE- Ability to work for extended periods in a small confined space (the ship’s galley) on a platform which is always in motion.- Ability to maintain vessel safety while directing and teaching students.- Satisfactory pre-employment drug test, extensive health history and pre-employment physical required for all crew positions.- Demonstrated ability to provide varied and nutritional meals for a large group, including accommodating a variety of dietary needs.- Demonstrated ability to work professionally and effectively with male and female students in a hierarchical educational environment.- Demonstrated teaching ability.- Servsafe Certificate.- Ordinary Seaman’s Document preferred; AB Sail preferred.- High School diploma or GED required; BA or BS preferred.- Interest in SEA’s mission. Possible Employment Dates: 15 May – 16 Aug, 14 Aug – 8 Oct, 10 Nov – 29 DecBase Pay: $2800/monthTo Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to crewemployment@sea.edu.