Job Description
About Viking
Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around
the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine,
Chairman Torsten Hagen often says Viking offers experience for The Thinking Person®.
Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rates #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans, and #1
for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No
other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.
Why join Viking?
• Elevate your career regardless of where you are on your journey. Viking can help you in reaching
new destinations with:
o Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services
o On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly
o A lifelong network of hospitality professionals
• Onboard our ship
o Lodging, meals, Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members
o Travel to/from the ship provided and paid for by Viking, unless you are within reasonable
driving distance of embarkation or disembarkation ports
o Crew-only deck and dedicated recreational activities
• Viking Benefits:
Guam candidates:
o Health, vision, and dental insurance with very low premiums (some plans are fully paid by
Viking)
o Retention bonus program
About you:
• 4+ years’ experience as Cook or similar at a 5-Star hospitality and/or restaurant environment;
shipboard experience is an advantage.
• Avanced culinary skills and in-depth knowledge about all the sections within the hot and cold
kitchen
• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable
hygiene standards, with excellent knowledge of all Public Health Policies are required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and productively in a team.
Role Overview
As part of our Mississippi Food & Beverage team your job as a Cook is to prepare delicious meals for our
Guests and Crew according to the various recipes set out by the Executive Chef
• You will be reporting to the Assistant Chef de Parte
• You will be expected to work on a 16/4 rota??on (16 weeks on board and 4 weeks off on
unpaid vacation). Please note that rotation lengths vary based on staffing and operational needs
onboard Viking Mississippi
Cook
Role Expectations
• Prepare dishes at an advanced level, following company recipes and procedures with minimum
supervision
• Ensure quality and presentation of food during food preparation and service hours
• Ensure economical work practices and control food production to minimize wastage
• Maintain food preparation and storage standards according to public health policies and company
regulations
• Provide high level of comfort and service to guests with impeccable cleanliness and hygiene,
including wearing appropriate PPE
• Enforce “clean as you go” work habits and maintain impeccable cleanliness and hygiene in
assigned areas
• Uphold impeccable grooming standards at all times by complying with Viking’s Image and Uniform
Standards
• Demonstrate outstanding flexibility: able to work at different ??mes of the day, under pressure and
always reflect a positive can-do attitude and the best image of Viking
• You will be expected to consistently arrive on time and be prepared for work
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at leaders’ discretion based on operational needs
Mandatory requirements & at will employment:
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) to work onboard the ship, as required by federal
regulations
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. Viking Mississippi is a drug-free and
alcohol-free workplace
• Must be 21+ years old, physically fit and in good health to meet the demands of an intense
shipboard role; must be able to carry heavy items and stand, kneel, and bend for prolonged
periods of time
• Viking Cruises is an At-Will Employer. As such your employment with Viking is a voluntary one and
is subject to termina??on with or without cause or notice, at any time by you or Viking. Nothing in
this document or in any oral or written statement shall be interpreted to conflict with or limit the
right to terminate employment at will
FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Status: Seamen Exempt