These are GENERIC ONLY and not Necessarily Relevant to any particular Company.  It should be noted, however, that if you do not believe you can meet these minimum requirements, you should look to another profession.

Responsibilities: 

The Galleyhand is responsible for assisting the Chief Steward / Cook for keeping the galley and dining areas clean and sanitary.

Functions: 

• Cleans pots and pans, dishes, chopping blocks, and service stations by hand or using dishwashing machine.
• Places washed glasses in rack to prevent breakage.
• Defrosts and cleans reefers and iceboxes.
• Cleans and culls vegetables and fruits.
• Dumps garbage and cleans garbage containers.
• Swabs deck of assigned areas.
• Carries supplies from reefers and storerooms to galley, pantries, or any other designated areas.
• Helps secure the galley during emergencies.
• Responsible to muster anyone sleeping during an emergency.
• Assists in sanitary work throughout the vessel.
• Helps tie or untie the vessel.
• Assists in loading and unloading of groceries.
• Performs any other additional duties that may be required or assigned.
• Adheres to and complies with company policies, USCG and Environmental Regulations.
• Works a rotation watch involving 12 hours in a 24 hour period with occasional additional hours not to exceed 14 consecutive hours.
• Assists with training of personnel as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring that all galley supplies/equipment and dry stores are secure for adverse weather.
• Assist in fire fighting procedures.
• Provides first aid to injured personnel according to his training or at the direction of the Master or Mate.
• Assists on deck in a man overboard crisis.
• Responsible for securing watertight doors in area of responsibility.
• Responsible for activating the stove disconnect in emergency situations.
• Responsible for participating in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations.
• Responsible for documenting and notifying supervisor immediately of any accidents / illnesses / vessel incidents / near misses / etc.
• Responsible for participating in the company's safety programs.
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance and use of all necessary PPE.
• Responsible for ensuring the elimination of at-risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and un-safe acts on and around the work-site.
• Responsible for participating in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations.
• Reports any suspicious behavior, activities, cargo or security breaches to the Vessel Security Officers

Physical Demand Requirements:

• Required to be able to tolerate repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting, squatting, kneeling, stooping, pulling, stretching, and reaching to full range from above head to the deck (floor)
• Required to be able to climb ladders, stairwells, and use good balance/coordination when walking over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
• Required to be able to walk frequently the length of the vessel.
• Required to have sufficient cardio-respiratory fitness to be able to perform heavy physical labor including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling various materials and tools
• Ability to be subject to adverse weather conditions including rough seas, cold, wet, elevated temperatures, and humid conditions.
• Required to be able to lift at least 100 lbs from floor to waist.
• Required to be able to lift at least 75 lbs. from floor to shoulder.
• Required to be able to lift at least 25 lbs. from deck to above head.
• Required to be able to demonstrate 90 lbs of grip strength in dominant hand and 80 lbs. in non-dominant hand

Reports to Chief Steward / Cook