Department: Food

Sub-Department: Non Culinary

Reports To: Sanitation Officer, Kitchen Steward, Head Utility Cleaner

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Utility Cleaner is to clean and maintain the cleanliness of the Galleys on a daily basis by following the cleaning schedule set by the onboard Management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operational

• Maintain the cleanliness of all Galley Outlets, Pot washing & Dish washing locations and any adjacent a rea s assigned to the Food & Beverage Department to comply with Public Health regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian, etc.) at all times.
• Work with any cleaning machinery assigned by his supervisor.
• Train for the different machinery that is used onboard.
• Responsible of the cleanliness and upkeep of all cleaning equipment and other ship property used.
• Minimize breakage and loss of any equipment.
• Report any equipment malfunction, damage or breakage to supervisor.
• Handle all cleaning materials, chemicals and machinery with the appropriate personal protective equipment if needed, and according to instructions received.
• Follow garbage segregation instructions according to company policy.
• Report for duty at assigned times.
• Follow supervisor instructions
• Ensures that personal appearance, uniform and personal hygiene are in accordance with company rules and regulations.

Training & Development

• Attend all meetings, training activities or classes related to assigned position as required.

Financial

• Minimize costs through the proper use, handling, and maintenance of records, reports, supplies and equipment.

Safety Responsibilities

• Possess familiarity with the vessel layout in terms of safety and security.
• Have a full understanding of ship rules and regulations (SMS).
• Participate in all required safety drills/training.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
• Cooperate with the Staff Captain in adhering to the Ship’s Safety Program.
• Follow the Ship Rules & Regulations.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment for all guests and crew members.
• Follow proper procedures and instructions at all times to prevent damage of any kind to ship or company property.
• Participate in safety drills as required.

Resources

• Maintain a high level of crew morale within the administration dept. ensuring that all crew are treated in a fair and unbiased manner and the team works with a positive atmosphere.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with loading or provisions whenever required and as directed.
• Ensure confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Achieve the primary objectives of the position and comply with the above-mentioned accountabilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with SSSL policies.
• Project a favorable image of the company, promote its aims and objectives, and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its areas and endeavors.
• Comply with the safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures at all times, participating in all relevant meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in all mandatory training without excuse.
• Perform all other duties as requested by shipboard management or shore side.

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience, skill, and/or ability

Required

• Elementary and middle school (8th grade) education or higher.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Communicate effectively with the senior management.
• Possess ability to lead and make decisions.
• Good administrative skills.
• Experienced in coaching subordinates.
• Must be cost and quality conscious.
• Adhere to specific scheduled work hours, yet be flexible if circumstances require it.
• Work with international team members.
• Perform assigned duties under pressure (time constraints).

Preferred

• Experience and/or training in the hospitality field.
• Fluency in additional language(s)
• Cruise Ship Experience.

Required computer skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft programs to include but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point

Education/experience/certifications

• Elementary and middle school (8th grade) education or higher.
• STCW.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with senior-level management and owner representatives.

Math Ability:

• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: Stand; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk or hear and smell
• The employee must be able to lift or move up to 55 pounds (25 kilograms) without assistance.

Vision Requirements:

• Ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision and close vision and to be able to otherwise perform the essential functions of the job in a manner that does not present danger to the employee or others with or without a reasonable accommodation.