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Terral RiverService

BOAT PILOT

Channelview, TX · On-site

S. Coast Guard as designated according to waters navigated and size of pushboat * Must perform other duties such as engineer, oiler, deckhand, and cook as required. Requirements Experience, Skills ...

TerralRiver Service

S. Coast Guard as designated according to waters navigated and size of pushboat * Must perform other duties such as engineer, oiler, deckhand, and cook as required. Requirements: Experience, Skills ...

TerralRiver Service

BOAT PILOT

Channelview, TX · On-site

S. Coast Guard as designated according to waters navigated and size of pushboat * Must perform other duties such as engineer, oiler, deckhand, and cook as required. Requirements: Experience, Skills ...

Terral River Service Inc

BOAT PILOT

Lettsworth, LA

S. Coast Guard as designated according to waters navigated and size of pushboat * Must perform other duties such as engineer, oiler, deckhand, and cook as required. Requirements Experience, Skills ...

BUFFALO MARINE SERVICE INC

Deckhand

Houston, TX · On-site

... cooking. * The Deckhand must be able to inspect, correct if possible, and notify the Captain of any ... A Deckhand must be able to adhere to and comply with company policies, United States Coast Guard ...

BUFFALO MARINE SERVICE INC

Deckhand

Houston, TX · On-site

... cooking. * The Deckhand must be able to inspect, correct if possible, and notify the Captain of any ... A Deckhand must be able to adhere to and comply with company policies, United States Coast Guard ...

American Cruise Lines

Lead Line Cook

Biloxi, MS · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Lead Line Cook American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to ... US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test. * Ability to manage a team of three galley ...

American Cruise Lines

Lead Line Cook

Petersburg, AK · On-site

$18.50 - $23.75/hr

Lead Line Cook American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to ... US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test. * Ability to manage a team of three galley ...

American Cruise Lines

Lead Line Cook

Natchez, MS · On-site

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Lead Line Cook American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to ... US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test. * Ability to manage a team of three galley ...

American Cruise Lines

Lead Line Cook

Grand Rivers, KY · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

Lead Line Cook American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to ... US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test. * Ability to manage a team of three galley ...

American Cruise Lines

Lead Line Cook

Winona, MN · On-site

$16.75 - $21.25/hr

Lead Line Cook American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to ... US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test. * Ability to manage a team of three galley ...

American Cruise Lines

Lead Line Cook

Lewiston, ID · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

Lead Line Cook American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to ... US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test. * Ability to manage a team of three galley ...

American Cruise Lines

Lead Line Cook

Toledo, OH · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Lead Line Cook American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to ... US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test. * Ability to manage a team of three galley ...

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How much do coast guard cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for coast guard cook in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Coast Guard Cook job?

A Coast Guard Cook, also known as a Food Service Specialist, is responsible for preparing meals for crew members aboard Coast Guard vessels and shore stations. They ensure that personnel receive nutritious and well-balanced meals, manage food supplies, and maintain kitchen equipment. Cooks follow military food preparation standards, adhere to sanitation regulations, and may also assist with budgeting and inventory. This role is essential for maintaining crew morale and operational efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Coast Guard Cook position, and why are they important?

A Coast Guard Cook must have strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety protocols, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and relevant food handler certifications is typically required. Attention to detail, adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to work well under pressure are key soft skills in this role. These abilities are vital to ensuring nutritious, safe, and timely meal preparation for Coast Guard personnel, especially in demanding maritime environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Coast Guard Cook?

Coast Guard Cooks are responsible for planning, preparing, and serving balanced meals for crew members onboard ships or at shore facilities. Their daily tasks include menu planning, managing food inventory and supplies, maintaining cleanliness and food safety in the galley, and sometimes training or supervising assistants. They often work closely with other crew members to accommodate dietary needs and support overall morale by providing nutritious, enjoyable meals. The role involves working a set schedule—often in shifts—and demands flexibility, as cooks may need to prepare meals during irregular hours or under challenging sea conditions.

How long is Coast Guard culinary school?

The Coast Guard Culinary Specialist training program typically lasts about 8 weeks at the Coast Guard Training Center. It includes classroom instruction, hands-on cooking practice, and physical training to prepare recruits for serving as cooks on Coast Guard vessels and stations.
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BOAT PILOT

Terral RiverService

Channelview, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary:
Terral RiverService, Inc. is currently looking for U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains/pilots for our fleets and line boats. Experience is preferred but not required. TRS has a very aggressive training program for intercompany advancement.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Commands pushboat.
  • Commands pushboat while towing barges, ships, rigs and other vessels into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, sounds, rivers, lakes, bays and other navigable bodies of water.
  • Responsible for crew safety, vessel and tow operations through use of Terral RiverService, Inc safety practices and policies.
  • Occasionally supervises or assists workers on deck to rig towlines.
  • Determines course and towing speed on basis of specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, tides and current.
  • Steers pushboat to push or pull vessels to destination and to berth and un-berth ships avoiding reefs, outlying shoals, and other hazards to shipping.
  • Utilizes navigation devices, such as radar, sonic depth finder, compass and sextant and other aids to navigation, such as lighthouses and buoys
  • Directs and occasionally assists in placement of suction hose or siphon to pump water from hold of barge
  • Directs and assists in performance of general maintenance work.
  • Ensuring all vessel personnel adhere to all U.S. Coast Guard and company policies
  • Occasionally supervises or assists in operation of all vessel equipment
  • Position is required to hold current license issued by U. S. Coast Guard as designated according to waters navigated and size of pushboat
  • Must perform other duties such as engineer, oiler, deckhand, and cook as required.

Requirements
Experience, Skills, and Education:
  • At least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC.
  • Must have a current USCG Master of Towing Vessel license or higher.
  • Have a Radar endorsement or Radar Certification
  • Be CPR & 1st Aid Certified
  • Have proficient computer skills to include E-mail, internet browsers, and navigational systems Knowledge of the Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland, Tenn-Tom, Tombigbee, Black Warrior, LMR, Red, Black, Ouachita, Atchafalaya, and/or GIWW rivers and waterways are highly preferred.
  • Must have dependable transportation to designated TRS locations, no exceptions. Must be able to work various hours/holidays/weekends.

Physical Requirements
  • Must pass "fit for duty" requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test).
  • The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces.
  • Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, wind, heat, etc.).
  • Must be comfortable working aboard boats and barges.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work at protected heights up to 40 feet.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Note: This job description provides a general overview of the typical responsibilities and qualifications for a Boat Pilot. Actual job requirements may vary based on the specific needs of the organization and industry standards.
About Terral RiverService, Inc:
Terral RiverService (TRS) is a Family-owned business with a continually growing footprint of boats and barges throughout most of the inland waterway system of the US. We specialize in bulk storage, material handling, river, road and rail logistics along the Mississippi River system, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the inland waterways of Louisiana and southern Arkansas. With our growing fleet of push boats, river barges, and modern dock operations strategically located throughout the Lower Mississippi River Valley, we are outfitted to transport, handle, and store virtually any commodity needed in the marketplace. TRS has over 600 employees and has operations in multiple states.

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