Cook

Svitzer Americas; Al-Hidd; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine services company seeks individuals for a role related to food safety and compliance on vessels. The ideal candidate will have a STCW Cooks Certificate and must adhere to food safety regulations while working in a diverse team environment. The role requires strong communication and teamwork skills, and offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to Food Safety guidelines.
• Comply with company’s safety management system.
• Certifications as per STCW standards are required.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Master regarding food handling.
• Ensure food safety standards are maintained.
• Train and assist in a diverse workplace.

Skills

Food Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Education

STCW - Cooks Certificate (Food Hygiene)

Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1)

Security Training for Seafarers

Job description

SVITZER is one of the largest global companies within towage and related services.

We offer

We offer a competitive work/life balance as well as the opportunity to manage all aspects of vessel operation and ownership.

We pride ourselves on providing best in industry tools to accomplish our goals safely and to a high standard.

• The `Food Handling Function ‘reports to the Master
• The `Food Handling Function ‘must fully adhere to the guidance in Food Safety
• If any of the guidance in Food Safety cannot be maintained the Master must be informed.
• Comply with the regulations of the company safety management system.
• STCW - Cooks Certificate (Food Hygiene)
• Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1)
• Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties A-VI/6

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement?Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likelyto apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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time left to apply End Date: September 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

About us - People

Svitzer is a people company. Offering uninterrupted marine solutions requires not only the best equipment but also the best people. Our ambition is to attract and continuously develop the industry’s best craftsmen. Both at sea and on land - worldwide, wherever our customers do business.

We are driven by skilled, professional and dedicated people and we work together as one company to provide safe, reliable and efficient services to our customers.

We support and develop our people’s skills and capabilities and we care for the development of both teams and individuals. To best serve our customers, we strive to ensure the right people and the best teams for the job, every time and we believe diversity is a strength.

Diversity Statement

Building a diverse workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.