MISSISSIPPI - Utility Attendant

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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 experiences for The Thinking Person.
Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #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?

1. Elevate your career regardless of where you are on your journey. Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with:
   1. Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services
   2. On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly
   3. A lifelong network of hospitality professionals
2. Onboard our ship:
   1. Lodging, meals, Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members
   2. Travel to/from the ship provided and paid for by Viking, unless you are within reasonable driving distance of embarkation or disembarkation ports
   3. Crew-only deck and dedicated recreational activities
3. Viking Benefits:
   1. US Mainland candidates:
      1. Health, vision, and dental insurance with very low premiums (some plans are fully paid by Viking)
      2. 401(k) plan with Viking match of 100% of employee contributions up to 4% per pay period
      3. Retention bonus program
   2. Puerto Rico and Guam candidates:
      1. Health, vision, and dental insurance with very low premiums (some plans are fully paid by Viking)
      2. Retention bonus program

About you

1. Professional experience as a Kitchen/Hotel Steward or similar in a 5-Star hospitality and/or restaurant environment; shipboard experience is an advantage
2. Must have experience working in multi-cultural teams; flexible, stress-resistant, committed team player; strong administrative skills are preferred and must be proficient with PC-based databases, spreadsheets, and word processing systems
3. Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance, and impeccable hygiene standards
4. Excellent knowledge of all public health policies, especially US Public Health and FDA Standards

Role Overview
As part of our Mississippi Utilities team, your job as a Utility Attendant is to ensure the team provides clean dishes for the galley, restaurant, trash room, and crew mess areas.
• You will be reporting to the Utility Attendant Lead
• You will be expected to work on a 10/3 rotation (10 weeks on board and 3 weeks off on vacation). Please note that rotation lengths vary based on staffing and operational needs onboard Viking Mississippi.

Role Expectations

1. Establish and maintain a cleaning routine in all food production outlets
2. Ensure cleanliness of galley storage areas and provide necessary cleaning materials
3. Ensure cleanliness and working condition of cleaning equipment and utensils, and report any damages
4. Control garbage segregation and comply with Public Health Policies and Procedures
5. Assist with F&B events, provisions loading, and training of Galley Staff
6. Consistently maintain a high level of U.S Public Health / FDA Standards, and follow Viking Sanitary Standards
7. Uphold impeccable grooming standards at all times by complying with Viking’s Image and Uniform Standards
8. Demonstrate outstanding flexibility: able to work at different times of the day, under pressure, and always reflect a positive can-do attitude and the best image of Viking
9. You will be expected to consistently arrive on time and be prepared for work
10. Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at leaders’ discretion based on operational needs

Mandatory requirements & at-will employment:

1. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) to work onboard the ship, as required by federal regulations
2. Ability to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. Viking Mississippi is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace
3. 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
4. Viking Cruises is an At-Will Employer. As such your employment with Viking is voluntary and is subject to termination 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