Rodney Morton has worked in catering and hospitality roles since 1983. He has experience working on ferries and research vessels, most recently as a steward on the British Antarctic Survey ship James Clark Ross from 2013 to present. He holds numerous safety, food handling, and first aid certificates from his time working with organizations like the Royal Fleet Auxiliary from 1997-2012, where he worked as both a steward and leading hand steward. Morton has worked for companies like P&O Ferries, Scottish Marine Fisheries Protection, Stena Line, and Trinity House and has experience in roles like mess room attendant, waiter, cabin steward, and food preparation.