Culinary Trainer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide training for all culinary roles aboard any of the Lindblad vessels.

• Create a thorough training plan tailored to each culinary position.

• Execute the provisioning plan according to the storage capacity and itineraries of the ships.

• Step in as a temporary chef or assist in any culinary role as required.

• Ensure the onboard team conducts professional evaluations, tracks performance, and formulates individual development plans for galley staff aimed at fostering professional growth.

• Conduct interviews for potential candidates and oversee the onboarding process.

• Collaborate with the culinary manager to develop training materials and programs; create season-specific order guides that include general par levels based on the menu matrix and market product availability.

• Review voyage menus, comment cards, and monitor onboard performance.

• Ensure that vessels maintain compliance with United States Public Health (USPH) standards, including onboard training.

• Maintain a general understanding of galley equipment and ensure all crew members are trained in proper operations.

• Contribute to new initiatives from hotel leadership, emphasizing creativity, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Manage transitions and handovers to provide relevant and useful information for incoming chefs.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent, along with culinary and management experience.

• Preferred maritime shipboard experience.

• Proficient in English, with the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to persuade.

• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar capacity.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to stand for extended periods in a high-temperature galley environment.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

• Attention to detail and adept problem-solving skills.

• Regular travel is required, up to 50% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Travel benefits for employees and their families.

• Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests.

• Health insurance covering Medical, Dental, and Vision.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.

• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit.

• 7-8 Paid Holidays.

• 2-3 Floating Holiday Options (pro-rated based on start date).

• Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year).

• Parental Leave.

• Sick/personal days in accordance with city and state ordinances.

• Discount on Pet Insurance.