Facility Galley Technician – Cruise Vessel

We are looking for an experienced Facility Galley Technician to join the technical team onboard a large cruise ship.

This is a rotational crew position with an initial contract of approximately 8 months.

Contract Details

- Position: Facility Galley Technician
- Department: Facilities / Technical
- Contract Type: Rotational Crew
- Initial Contract Length: Approximately 8 months
- Vessel Type: Large passenger cruise ship
- US C1/D Visa: Required

About the Vessel

The vessel is a large passenger cruise ship of approximately:

- 53,000 GT
- 220 metres length
- More than 650 passenger cabins

The role supports the maintenance and repair of galley and food service equipment used throughout the vessel.

Main Duties

The Facility Galley Technician will be responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment including:

- Commercial ovens
- Cooking ranges
- Grills and fryers
- Dishwashing machines
- Food preparation equipment
- Refrigerated galley equipment
- Ice machines
- Hot cupboards and food warming equipment
- Electrical and mechanical galley equipment
- Other catering and food service machinery

The role will include:

- Planned maintenance
- Fault finding
- Repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
- Replacement of damaged or worn parts
- Testing equipment after repairs
- Responding to equipment breakdowns
- Working with the Galley and Hotel departments to keep equipment operational
- Completing maintenance work safely and to company standards

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should have good practical experience maintaining and repairing commercial galley, catering or kitchen equipment.

Previous experience onboard cruise ships or passenger vessels would be a strong advantage.

Candidates with experience from large hotels, commercial kitchens, hospitals, resorts or industrial catering facilities may also be considered.

Good knowledge of electrical and mechanical fault finding is required.

Experience with commercial catering brands and large-scale kitchen equipment would be beneficial.

Candidates must hold the required valid STCW and seafarer documentation.

A valid US C1/D visa is required.

This is a long-term opportunity for candidates interested in joining a rotational cruise ship position.