Employment

Chief Steward

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The chief steward position is responsible for monitoring work environments to ensure safe operations and/or adherence to client and regulatory specifications.

Position Type

This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

The chief steward will:

• Prepare good nutritional foods for the crew, clients, and employees of the company.
• Report any shortcomings, inaccuracies, or conflicts in any portion of the MS to the master.
• Adhere to and comply with company policies, USCGT, and environmental regulations.
• Work a rotation involving 12 hours in a 24-hour period with occasional hours not to exceed 14 consecutive hours.
• Participates in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations.
• Provide and/or assist with training.
• Perform any duty that may be required as part of training.
• Plan menus and order adequate stock for all necessary galley provisions and keep records and accounts.
• Assure the refrigeration equipment is kept at the correct temperature for the provisions.
• Be responsible for imparting knowledge about the specific features, characteristics, and procedures of the vessel operations to crew members and the orientation of all new personnel aboard the vessel.
• Provide on-the-job training.
• Ensure that he/she is capable of navigating through and communicating the requirements and contents of the MS to company representatives, regulatory personnel and vessel crew members.
• Perform any other additional duties that may be required or assigned.

The chief steward may be concerned with only one phase of duties, such as maintenance of ship's gear and decks or watch duties.

The chief steward is responsible for preparing requisitions and having them approved by the master for mess, gear and other items that are normally purchased by the head office.

The chief steward shall carefully keep a meal cost account budget in accordance with the budget.

When the chief steward leaves the ship, he/she shall prepare a hand-over notice for the joining chief steward, providing as much detail as possible.

Purchase of Supplies

The chief steward is responsible for preparing purchase orders and having them countersigned by the master. All purchasing shall be with written purchase orders. A PO will be submitted by the coordinator before the planned purchase. The chief steward will email the coordinator and master asking for a PO. POs will then be sent to the chief steward with the amount given for purchase. When possible, the chief steward shall discuss the provision order for the next voyage with embarking chief steward.

Receipt of Supplies

The chief steward shall verify that all supplies delivered on board are of the ordered quality and amount. It is the chief steward's duty to refuse supplies not found to be according to the desired quality. All received supplies shall be stored properly and marked to clearly separate them from older supplies in the storage place.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Responsiblities

Safety Sensitive Duties: Include but are not limited to: directing and mustering passengers in emergencies, passing out lifejackets, controlling and operating lifesaving equipment, and controlling and operating firefighting equipment.

Safety Sensitive Position: Is any position aboard a vessel that requires the person filling that position to perform on or more safety-sensitive duties on either a routine or emergency-only basis. Any person filling a safety-sensitive position is subject to U.S Coast Guard drug and alcohol testing. All crew members are considered to be filling safety-sensitive positions as well.

The chief steward will:

• Ensure first aid is provided to victims.
• Launch lifeboat/life rafts.
• Perform firefighting and damage control.
• Assist on deck in a man-overboard crisis.
• Be directed by the master/mate to take appropriate actions at the scene of an emergency.
• Perform designated security duties:
  • Document and notify a supervisor immediately of any accidents/illnesses/vessel incidents/near misses/etc.
  • Participate in and supervise the company's safety programs (i.e., Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks, Permit to Work, Near Miss, Risk Assessments, etc.).
  • Utilize "Stop Work Authority" if any personal safety, environmental risk, property damage, or company reputation is at risk.
  • Be responsible for ensuring the maintenance and use of all necessary PPE.
  • Perform all duties while wearing protective equipment, including foul/weather gear, PFD, gloves, boots, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.
  • Be responsible for ensuring and supervising the elimination of at-risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and unsafe acts on and around the work site.
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Reports To

The chief steward reports to the officer in charge of navigational watch.

Supervisory Functions

The chief steward will supervise kitchen staff and housekeeping.

Work Environment

• Marine industrial
• Locations not accessible to definitive medical care

Travel

This position requires 100% travel.

Physical Demands

The chief steward will be:

• Required to be able to read and write in English, calculate, have estimation skills, possess good verbal presentation, and be able to communicate effectively.
• Required to be able to tolerate repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting, squatting, kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, stretching, reaching, and reaching to full range from above head to the floor.
• Required to be able to utilize good dexterity and frequently use one or two hands throughout the work period.
• Required to have good balance/coordination when walking over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
• Required to have sufficient cardio-respiratory fitness to perform medium-heavy physical labor involving the ability to sit and/or stand for extended time frames, walk for prolonged periods, handle various tools, climb ladders, and climb stairwells.
• Subject to adverse weather conditions including rough seas, cold and elevated temperatures, and humid conditions.
• Required to be able to lift at least 100 pounds from floor to waist.
• Required to be able to lift at least 75 pounds from floor to shoulder.
• Required to be able to lift at least 25 pounds from floor to head.
• Required to demonstrate 90 pounds of grip strength in dominant hand and 80 pounds in nondominant hand.
• Required to demonstrate physical demand requirements during initial pre-employment physical and any future physicals while employed.
• Able to repeatedly walk the length of the vessel.

Other Duties

The chief steward shall have appropriate knowledge about the Vessel Management System (SMS) and be familiar with vessel emergency procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Safety focus
• Ability to maintain work environment
• Adaptability
• Decision-making abilities

Minimum Requirements/Competency Testing

• 6 months of field-related experience
• US work authorization

The Edison Chouest Offshore family of companies is committed to ensuring all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. We are dedicated to ensuring all employees are treated with the utmost level of respect as we believe this is the strongest foundation to build upon to foster an environment where employees feel comfortable handling their assignments, sharing their ideas, and pointing out opportunities for improvement.

ECO offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) match.

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