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 Torstein 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?

Elevate your career regardless of where you are on your journey. Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with:

Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services

On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly

A lifelong network of hospitality professionals

Onboard our ship

Lodging, meals, Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members

Travel to/from the ship provided and paid for by Viking, unless you are within reasonable driving distance of embarkation or disembarkation ports

Crew-only deck and dedicated recreational activities

Viking Benefits:

US Mainland candidates:

Health, vision, and dental insurance with incredibly low premiums

401(k) plan with Viking match of 100% of employee contributions up to 4% per pay period

Retention bonus program

Puerto Rico and Guam candidates:

Health, vision, and dental insurance with very low premiums

Retention bonus program

About you

ServSafe Certified, with previous experience in managing sanitary food service operations including waste separation and disposal & recycling. Chemical handling experience preferred

Professional experience as a Kitchen/Hotel Steward or similar at a 5-Star hospitality and/or restaurant environment; shipboard experience is an advantage

Self-motivated, able to manage mid-sized team up to 15

Excellent knowledge of all public health policies, especially US Public Health and FDA Standards

Role Overview

As part of our Mississippi Sanitation team, your job as a Utility Attendant Lead is to supervise and maintain the cleanliness and functionality of all galley outlets, pot & dish washing machines, crew and adjacent food areas

You will be reporting to the Associate General Manager

You will be expected to work on a 12/4 rotation (12 weeks on board and 4 weeks off on vacation). Please note that rotation lenghts vary based on staffing and operational needs onboard Viking Mississippi

Role Expectations

Ensure that each outlet has ample supply of clean dishes for each service period, by managing inventories.

Provide ongoing training and motivation for Sanitation personnel

Ensure that all ware washing equipment is well maintained and in good working condition at all times, check temperatures several times daily

Ensure that all food preparation areas are immaculately cleaned and sanitized between shifts and overnight, waste removed after each shift and during overnight

Hands-on management of the Scullery areas, Galley Cleaning and the Environmental Processing Room

Consistently maintain high level of U.S Public Health / FDA Standards, and following Viking Sanitary Standards

Always uphold impeccable grooming standards by complying with Viking’s Image and Uniform Standards

Demonstrate outstanding flexibility: able to work at various times of the day, under pressure and always reflect a positive can-do attitude and the best image of Viking

You will be expected to consistently arrive on time and be prepared for work

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at leaders’ discretion based on operational needs

Mandatory requirements & at will employment

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) to work onboard the ship, as required by federal regulations

Ability to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. Viking Mississippi is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace

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

Viking Cruises is an At-Will Employer. As such your employment with Viking is a voluntary one 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

Viking Cruises

The Viking Story

More than 20 years ago, Viking® set the standard for what river cruising should be, and today we are the leader that all others follow. In 2015, we took the same small ship, destination-focused experience to the seas and reinvented ocean cruising. Over the years Viking has won numerous ocean and river cruise line awards from Condé Nast Traveler, Cruise Critic, Travel + Leisure, Travel Weekly and more.

Viking is a strong and dynamic company—with a growing fleet of more than 80 river ships and seven ocean vessels cruising over 100 itineraries around the world. In 2022, our guests will experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with two expedition ships built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations. We will also expand our operations to the U.S. with the addition of a new Mississippi River ship.

Join the Viking Family

If you have always dreamed of combining your love of travel with the ability to grow your career, consider a position at Viking. We are the world’s leading small ship cruise line, and there is tremendous potential to advance your career with us. As part of our crew, when your ship is docked at the many destinations we visit, you can explore ashore and refresh during your free time.

Additionally, with Viking’s award-winning service and thoughtfully curated onboard experiences, our guests are typically very satisfied. This, combined with Viking’s gratuity guidelines, means that you can expect to be well rewarded as an employee on board a Viking ship.