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Working at Maersk

  • Company employees
    100,000+
  • Gender diversity (m:f)
    65:35

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Maersk is seeking a competent Second Cook for a full-time role based in Mumbai, India, serving onboard technically advanced container vessels. You will be responsible for culinary operations, provision handling, and galley administration while prioritizing health and safety.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 12 months experience as Second Cook or Messman on foreign going ships of relevant size, type, and trade with various nationalities.
  • Working knowledge of spoken English.
  • Certificates compliant to STCW 2010 Manila amendments requirements.
  • Basic knowledge of ISM, ISPS, PPE, and emergency procedures.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • International Cuisine: Prepare European and other international dishes using modern galley equipment.
  • Inventory & Administration: Manage provisions, purchasing, accounting, stock control, and budgetary control.
  • Safety & Compliance: Apply knowledge of ISM, ISPS, PPE, and emergency procedures to maintain a safe galley environment.
  • Potential transition routes: People from galley assistant or messman roles may bring relevant catering and shipboard experience, alongside meeting STCW compliance requirements.

Job description

Maersk is looking for competent Second Cook with relevant seagoing experience, willing to be trained, challenged and expand their knowledge onboard our technically advanced container vessels with the best and latest machinery.

A key position in the galley department onboard one of the world’s largest Container shipping company where seafarers are onboarded and equipped to perform and contribute to deliver the vessel commitments. Seafarers are trained and guided in achieving their personal development and career advancement. We ensure to prioritize health and safety, promote diversity and inclusion and at all times carry out the upright practice both at sea and ashore.

Recruitment Criteria:
- Minimum of 12 months experience as Second Cook/Messman on foreign going ships of relevant size/type and trade with various nationalities
- Working knowledge of spoken English
- Basic knowledge of ISM, ISPS, and security related duties
- Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Knowledge of Emergency Procedures (Fire-Abandonship-Man overboard-Oil Spill)
- Awareness of Safety meetings, reporting near miss, incidents, accidents
- Certificates compliant to STCW 2010 Manila amendments requirements

Key Responsibilities:
- Experience in international cuisine specifically European foods
- Handling of provisions, purchasing, accounting, and administration
- Budgetary control, stock control, storing systems, etc.
- Operation of catering equipment

For more information, please contact:
marinejobs.india@maersk.com

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

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Maersk

Second Cook (SF)

Mumbai

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