<p>Organizational Summary:</p> <p>The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) is a state-wide Academic Infrastructure Support Organization (AISO) established in 2009 by the Chancellor and Board of Governors (BOG) of the State University System (SUS). Hosted by the University of South Florida and housed at USF St. Petersburg campus, FIO operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with 32 institutions and agencies, including all 12 public universities, engaged in marine research, education, and resource management. FIO provides collaborating opportunities across academia, government, and private sector for educational, training, research, and public outreach for students and scientists across the state of Florida.</p> <p>FIO operates a fleet of state-of-the-art research vessels and a marine facility (Keys Marine Laboratory) supporting and enabling research and education across the state of Florida, offering unique opportunities for college level education and researchers studying the marine ecosystems offered along the coasts of Florida.</p> <p>Position Description:</p> <p>The Marine Cook is responsible for ensuring that all on-board food service operations meet the highest standards of preparation, production, and presentation. The position is also responsible for preparing the vessel's menu and galley activities, including preparation of culinary products, food ordering, organizing, storage, inventory, and quality control; maintaining cleanliness and general maintenance of cooking and service items to ensure sanitary operating conditions; and administering first aid, maintaining medical supply inventory, and undertaking other shipboard duties, as required. This position will report directly to the Captain of their respective vessel on the USF St. Petersburg campus.</p>