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How much do cargo ship cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for cargo ship cook in the United States is $21.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cargo ship cook?

A Cargo Ship Cook is responsible for preparing meals for the crew on a cargo vessel. Their duties include menu planning, food storage management, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and cooking nutritious meals for long voyages. They must work with limited supplies and adapt to changing schedules. Additionally, they ensure food safety and follow maritime regulations. Good cooking skills and knowledge of rationing are essential for this role.

What are the typical working conditions and schedules for a cargo ship cook?

Cargo Ship Cooks generally work onboard ship for extended periods, often following rotating shifts to provide meals for the crew three times daily. You can expect to work in a compact galley kitchen, sometimes facing rough seas or long voyages, which requires adaptability and stamina. Collaboration with other crew members is essential, as you are responsible not only for food preparation but also for managing supplies and adhering to maritime health standards. While the work can be physically demanding, it offers unique opportunities for travel and the chance to develop valuable maritime and culinary skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cargo ship cook?

To thrive as a Cargo Ship Cook, you need strong culinary skills, experience in meal planning, and a basic understanding of nutrition and food safety regulations, often supported by a food handling certificate or Seafarer's Medical Certificate. Familiarity with galley equipment, inventory management systems, and maritime safety procedures is essential. Adaptability, teamwork, time management, and strong organizational skills distinguish excellent candidates in this role. These abilities ensure consistent, safe, and efficient meal preparation in challenging, resource-limited settings at sea.

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Infographic showing various Cargo Ship Cook job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, and 31% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $43,812 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

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Job description

Overview
Maintain the vessel's engine room and equipment in a state of readiness to perform work for customers as needed. Perform start up and shut down, troubleshooting, and maintenance of vessel power and propulsion systems. This job includes pulling heavy lines and hoses, working on oil and cargo barges, general vessel maintenance, and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time. Perform work as directed by captain and/or mate of vessel.
Responsibilities
The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
ENGINE ROOM WORK:
  • Preventive maintenance and underway repairs on main engines and gears, pumps, motors, plumbing, deck machinery (including towing winch(es)), and auxiliary generator units.
  • Perform routine periodic maintenance about tug and on barge as needed.
  • Maintain proper liquid levels for tug operations.
  • Perform lubrication services.
  • Monitor and record operating condition of engine room equipment.
  • Maintain daily log with proper readings and times.
  • Engine room must be kept clean and ready for operation at all times.
  • Wash down engine room weekly and at every decrew.
  • Fuel tug.

DECK WORK:
  • Make up all tows as directed by captain or mate.
  • Use the radio.
  • Knot tying, line/wire splicing, make up and handle heaving lines and messengers.
  • Make up and throw heaving lines.
  • Properly tie off barge tows.
  • Give proper direction and distance signals and information.
  • Paint inside and outside of tug on an on-going basis.
  • Loading supplies.
  • General cleanup of tugs and barges.
  • General cooking and galley duties as may be required.
  • Fill out material requisitions and work order forms.

Qualifications
  • Two years previous work experience on marine diesels necessary.
  • MMC and DDE Unlimited
  • PIC
  • Must be able to comprehend and respond and carry out specific orders from the Captain or Mate.
  • Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting.
  • Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties listed above with a minimum of direction.
  • Must be able to understand and use information contained in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
  • Operate all firefighting and lifesaving equipment aboard.
  • Electrical systems high (up to 480) and low voltage.
  • Knowledge of Hydraulic Systems.
  • Proper use of power tools including welding and cutting equipment.
  • Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision.
  • Must complete firefighting training within 6 months of hire.
  • Must have a valid first aid certificate.
  • Must have CPR training.
  • Complete HAZWOPER training within 30 days of hire.
  • Valid state driver's license.

Job Condition and Environment
  • Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)
  • Ability to live in confined spaces and get along with crew members for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to perform the functions set forth in the attached job analysis and physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, climb onto barges and up and down ladders, and bending and twisting during boat/barge tie up.
  • Must not be afraid of heights

Expected Hours of Work
  • Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours.
  • Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night. Willing to take call outs.

Company Overview
Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, and other support to the subsidiary companies.
The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

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