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Sonoco Wholesale

Galleyhand / Utility Hand and Steward / Cook

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$29,721 / year median in Louisiana

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Galleyhand / Utility Hand and Steward / Cook at Sonoco Wholesale Galleyhand / Utility Hand and Steward / Cook at Sonoco Wholesale in Houma, Louisiana Posted in about 10 hours ago. Position Overview Sontheimer Offshore/Catering Co. is seeking reliable candidates for offshore galley, utility, and steward/cook support roles. These positions support food service, hospitality, sanitation, housekeeping, and daily operations at offshore job sites. Candidates must be dependable, safety-minded, able to follow instructions, and committed to maintaining clean, sanitary, and professional work areas. The Galleyhand / Utility Hand is an entry-level support role that assists with food preparation, dishwashing, cleaning, laundry-style housekeeping tasks, grocery unloading, and general upkeep of dining, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and common areas. The Steward / Cook is responsible for meal planning, preparing and serving meals, maintaining hospitality and cleanliness standards, supervising SONOCO employees on location, assigning work, training staff, managing groceries and inventory, and completing required administrative duties such as inspections, payroll, paperwork, safety meetings, ordering, and supply control. All team members are expected to actively participate in safety meetings and follow company requirements at all times.

Galleyhand / Utility

Hand Duties Assist with food preparation in a safe and sanitary manner Keep dining areas, tables, chairs, fixtures, floors, and walls clean Unload and put away groceries Clean kitchen equipment, cookware, utensils, dishes, bathrooms, bedrooms, lockers, and common areas Sweep, mop, dust, empty trash, and support required housekeeping needs Steward / Cook Duties Plan meals according to SONOCO guidelines Prepare and serve meals using proper hygiene standards Supervise, train, schedule, and assign work to SONOCO employees on location Maintain hospitality, service, cleanliness, uniforms, and personal hygiene standards Handle ordering, inspections, payroll, safety meetings, inventory, paperwork, groceries, and supplies Requirements and Qualifications Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to be transported to and from Gulf of Mexico job sites. Must have T-HUET water survival and SafeGulf training. Must pass a physical exam and drug screen. May not have felony convictions or misdemeanor drug convictions within the previous five years.

Galleyhand / Utility

Hand candidates should be able to read, understand, and complete assigned tasks; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Steward / Cook

candidates must have relevant industry experience, such as military, hospital/health care, or full-service restaurant management.

Steward / Cook

candidates should understand full-service menus, scratch baking, nutritional menu planning, food cost, inventory control, and basic math, reading, writing, and communication requirements. Application Information Applications are accepted in person only at the SONOCO office in Houma, Louisiana. Interested applicants may contact Al Robinson, Personnel Director, at

SONOCO, 5450

West Main Street, Houma, LA 70360, : Al Robinson - personnel@sontheimeroffshore.com or call (985) 851-0727. Additional company information is available at www.sontheimeroffshore.com. Information regarding the government-issued TWIC card is available through TSA at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic. recblid g8g6zmk42oy1dg6ntnkv4suz9cmbfx