Galley Prep Cook – Day and Night Positions

Job overview

The Galley Prep Cook role is onsite in Ludington, MI, with day starting pay of $14.00 per hour or night starting pay of $14.35 per hour. Lake Michigan Carferry’s galley prepares and serves meals for passengers and crew.

What you'll do

• Assist the Lead Cook on duty with preparing, serving, and presenting passenger and crew meals
• prepare hot and cold food in large quantities
• unload ship supplies, maintain onboard stock, and clean galley areas. Presenting a main course or baked goods to the crew may be an opportunity.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

galley prep cook

ludington mi

lake michigan carferry

full-time

onsite

day and night positions

36–39 hours weekly

$14.00/hr days

$14.35/hr nights

meal preparation

galley cleaning

uscg merchant mariner credential

twic

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Holiday pay, 401(k), and a season-end bonus of $0.50 for every hour worked.

Why this role

The posting describes three workdays totaling 36–39 hours per week and hires night prep cooks who are Michigan or Wisconsin residents; galley staff must hold or be able to obtain a USCG Merchant Mariner Credential and TWIC.

About the employer

Lake Michigan Carferry is hiring for this role. Industry: Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation. Sector: 48.