Job Summary:

At Disney Cruise Line, you can set sail on the job opportunity of a lifetime! Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a world-renowned leader in hospitality and entertainment, and has been recognized as the top cruise line for families. Our crew members bring the magic to life to deliver exceptional guest service and create family-friendly fun onboard the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and on our private island paradise in the Bahamas – Castaway Cay! With incredible itineraries that visit exciting destinations around the world, crew and Officers can chart the course for an unforgettable adventure with Disney Cruise Line. Ongoing training and development allows our crew to continuously learn and grow personally and professionally, and Disney Cruise Line offers a unique opportunity for those looking to grow, excel and work for one of the most innovative and welcoming companies in the world. Apply today to Embark on Your Career and Navigate Your Future!

Responsibilities:

• Serve as onboard public health specialist; responsible for training ship/island department Managers and Crew on public health
• Monitor DCL policies, procedures, and record keeping to ensure the operation is in compliance with all applicable national (USPHS) and international laws
• Coordinate US port’s and Captain’s weekly Food Safety and Sanitation Inspections on the ship and at Castaway Cay, including random inspections as needed
• Monitor compliance of Vessel Sanitation Program; recommend corrective action in the following areas:
• FOOD SAFETY
  • Personnel (including training, personal habits, hand washing, etc.)
  • Food (including handling, storage, temperature control, etc.)
  • Equipment (including cleaning, sanitizing, logs, checklists, etc.)
  • Bathroom and general food facilities
  PUBLIC HEALTH
  • Housekeeping, laundry and wardrobe areas (chemical storage, filter cleaning, etc.)
  • Conducts monthly GI audit ship wide and give feedback to all department heads
  • Audit and monitor GI procedures daily to ensure full compliance
  • Entertainment, Programming and Children’s Areas
  • Vista Spa and Salon area
• Supervise implementation of public health procedures for vessel sanitation; see that vessel and Castaway Cay operate in compliance with applicable national (USPH) and international laws
• Conduct weekly USPH classes for both front and back of the house Crew
• Chair monthly Food Safety and Sanitation Committee Meetings and communicate issues and their resolution in a timely manner
• Lead the Steward Team utilizing the 1st Stewards to provide day to day guidance, direction and feedback; ensure that all stewarding duties are completed
• See that the following required logs, records and checklists are maintained:
  • Sanitation logs and checklists
  • HAACP logs and checklists
  • Temperature logs and checklists
  • Equipment maintenance logs and checklists
• Train required Officers and Crew on current (and newly developed) public health regulations and responsibilities
• Communicate with Environmental Officers, other Food Safety & Sanitation Officers, Marine & Technical Operations, Hotel Operations, and Quality Assurance;
• submit revisions to SMS Waste Management & Public Health Manuals, Location Operating Guidelines, logs, checklist or other relevant materials
• During ship calls to Castaway Cay:
  • Provide training for the Island Manager and cast on sanitation issues
  • Ensure that all food transport from ship to island is conducted in a safe manner
  • Monitor sanitation and local waste management activities on the Island
  • Review and sign the required logs and checklists noting any issues or required actions
• Conduct operational inspection of all food and beverage areas to ensure full compliance of all food safety and sanitation procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum four years’ experience in a Food Safety and Sanitation or Environmental Health related Managerial position
• USPH Vessel Sanitation Certificate required
• Food and Beverage operational experience preferred
• Experience in disease outbreak management and response
• Experience in Potable water and Swimming Pool sanitation preferred
• Ship experience preferred
• College degree in Public Health related field
• Proficient in Windows applications and email
• Experience in facilitating training and instruction sessions for small and large groups

Additional Information:

Reports to: Hotel Director
Level: 3 Stripe Officer
Contract Length: 4 Months

*This is a SHIPBOARD role.

Applicants must:

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmentality requirements and Company practices
• Be willing to be appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

Your Responsibilities:

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
• Complete a pre-employment medical
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.

About Disney Cruise Line:

A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard the fleet of four ships – the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy – and Disney’s private island paradise in the Bahamas - Castaway Cay, crew members provide guests with unparalleled service, enchanting storytelling and immersive family entertainment that only Disney can deliver.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Magical Cruise Company, Limited, which is part of a business segment we call Disney Cruise Line.