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Entry Level Cruise Ship Kitchen Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Connect Staffing is hiring entry level Cook / Servers for a pop-up banquet hall serving meals to ... Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Short Order Cook, Military Mess Hall, Cruise Ship Cook. Pre-Employment ...

Line Cook

Skagway, AK · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

Training & development Located in the seasonal Alaskan cruise ship port of Skagway, the Skagway ... Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, cooking areas, individual station, kitchen ...

Connect Staffing is hiring entry level Cook / Servers for a pop-up banquet hall serving meals to ... Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Short Order Cook, Military Mess Hall, Cruise Ship Cook. Pre-Employment ...

Sous Chef

Marietta, OH

$39K - $53K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Norfolk, VA

$48K - $65K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Farmington, UT · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Guilford, CT · On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Florence, AL · On-site

$44K - $60K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Grand Rivers, KY

$43K - $58K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Florence, AL · On-site

$44K - $60K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Mackinac Island, MI

$47K - $63K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Cascade Locks, OR

$48K - $64K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Sandy, UT · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Riverton, WY

$44K - $59K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Decatur, AL · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Saint Francisville, LA · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Beaufort, SC

$45K - $61K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Decatur, AL · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

New Madrid, MO · On-site

$43K - $58K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

Sous Chef

Coinjock, NC

$46K - $62K/yr

Working in the kitchen, you will be an integral part of the culinary team. Your goal will be to ... Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in full-service resort, hotel, or cruise ship. * ServSafe ...

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Cook / Kitchen Team Member

Connect Staffing

Sparks, NV • On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Connect Staffing is hiring entry level Cook / Servers for a pop-up banquet hall serving meals to construction workers at a Data Center project in McCarran, NV. This is a temp position paying $16–$19/hr depending on experience. In this role, you will prepare and cook menu items from scratch using a grill, sauté station, and fryer, while also taking guest orders and delivering food and beverages to tables. This is a working kitchen environment with steady volume throughout the project.


Pay: $18–$21/hr

Schedule: Daytime shift. Evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts may be required

Location: McCarran, NV 89437

Job Type: Temp 2-3 year project

Primary workplace language(s): English

Work Environment: Pop-up banquet hall / scratch kitchen serving a Data Center construction crew in a rural area


Responsibilities

  • Work both back-of-house and front-of-house in a from-scratch kitchen serving large volumes of construction workers in a banquet-style setting.
  • Operate grill, sauté station, and fryer following recipes and quality standards.
  • Wash, chop, and portion ingredients for service.
  • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen stations, service areas, and dining areas throughout the shift.
  • Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.


Minimum Requirements

  • 6+ months of recent cook, prep cook, or similar experience


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in catering, buffets, banquet halls, food production or restaurant kitchen environment.Experience operating a grill, sauté station, or commercial fryer.
  • Familiarity with scratch cooking and following standardized recipes.
  • Experience taking guest orders and delivering food in a restaurant or banquet setting.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (ServSafe or equivalent a plus).
  • Experience in high-volume or catering / banquet-style food service.
  • Previous experience in a kitchen, food service, or restaurant environment — or a strong willingness to learn (entry-level candidates welcome).
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Short Order Cook, Military Mess Hall, Cruise Ship Cook.


Pre-Employment Requirements


  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Must provide and wear non-slip shoes.
  • Must pass a drug screen.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify).
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English.


Benefits


  • Weekly pay.
  • Direct deposit / Paycard.
  • Health and dental benefits available.
  • Earn referral bonuses.


After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.


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