Marine Cook

S16047P

Marine Cook

VPR-Skidaway Inst Oceanography

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The University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) founded in 1968 is a multidisciplinary research and training institution located on a 700-acre campus on Skidaway Island near Savannah. The Institute’s primary goals are to further understanding of marine and environmental sciences, conduct leading edge research on marine and coastal systems, and train tomorrow’s scientists. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is home to the 104-foot Research Vessel (R/V) Savannah. The R/V Savannah is owned and operated by the Institute and is a member of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) and Academic Research Fleet (ARF). Our campus is also a host to the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant facilities, the Shellfish Research Lab, and the Marine Education Center and Aquarium, as well as to NOAA Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

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External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Ability to work at sea for periods of several days to several weeks based on R/V Savannah research cruise schedule.Position works onsite on campus when not at sea.
The standard workweek when not at sea is 8 hours/day, 5 days/week.

Commensurate with Experience

11/12/2026

Yes

01/04/2027

Savannah Area

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Cook III

Non-Exempt

1.0

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

See list of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

This position is responsible for meal planning and preparation on the oceanographic research vessel R/V Savannah, management of galley stores and galley budget, and cleanliness of berthing spaces and heads. Position reports to the Captain of the vessel.

• Knowledge of USDA food safety, preparation and storage techniques.
• Ability to cook for parties of up to 36 people.
• Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time away from home port.
• Ability to participate in a DOT drug testing program and be able to satisfy pre-employment drug screening.

• Lift and carry a minimum of 70 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Work independently in a variety of conditions at sea such as heavy weather, extreme heat/cold and all forms of precipitation.
• Participation in a DOT drug testing program and be able to satisfy pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time away from home port. Cruise periods vary from 1 day to multiple weeks at sea. Work standard Monday through Friday, 40-hour workweek while ship is in home port.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

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Independently plans, prepares, and serves up to 3 meals a day for up to 36 people (crew, technicians, students and scientific party) while at sea. Must be able to accommodate a variety of dietary needs.

65

Manages budget, procures, and inventories, working within budget for assigned cruises. Properly manages/rotates and stows all food and supplies for the galley. Maintains sanitary food prep and food storage areas. Serves as primary PCard holder, processing transactions in compliance with policy and established procedures.

15

Maintains cleanliness of galley, galley stores, and mess areas, including cleanliness and orderliness of all dishware and utensils. Contributes to cleanliness of passageways, berthing spaces, heads/showers, linens.

15

During dockside and shipyard periods, assist fellow crew members with vessel maintenance and repairs with a focus on interior accommodation and galley areas.

5

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Marine Superintendent John Bichy

jbichy@uga.edu

912-598-2456