Cook-Coxswain - TS Jack Petchey (maternity cover)

MS Sc; Gosport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cook-Coxswain for their power training vessels. This role involves not only catering for crew and cadets but also managing food supplies and ensuring the well-being of young trainees. With 104 days of annual leave and benefits like private medical insurance and a pension scheme, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic maritime environment. If you have a passion for cooking and mentoring young people, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

104 days annual leave

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

Wellbeing portal

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Annual staff conference

Qualifications

• Experience in catering for groups, especially young people.
• Qualifications in food hygiene and first aid are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and order supplies, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Prepare and cook meals for crew and cadets.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of food storage areas.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of working with young people

Good communication skills

High emotional intelligence

Education

Food hygiene qualification

First aid qualification

RYA Level 2 powerboat license

Job description

Location: Operating from Gosport, sailing around the UK and near-continent

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract with potential for extension

Salary: £24,000–£27,000 gross per annum

Closing Date: 30 May 2025

About the Role

We are seeking a Cook-Coxswain for one of our 24-metre power training vessels based in Gosport, Hampshire. The vessel conducts 6-day coastal voyages around the UK and near continent, carrying up to 12 cadets aged 12-18 years. The role involves catering for up to 18 crew members, managing food stores, and overseeing ship routine, cadet administration, morale, safeguarding, welfare, and discipline.

Essential requirements include catering experience, knowledge of working with young people, qualifications in food hygiene, first aid, and a RYA Level 2 powerboat license. Good communication skills and high emotional intelligence are also necessary.

Applicants should hold or be willing to obtain a current Seafarer Medical Certificate. Training in ship systems, child safeguarding, and sea safety will be provided. Flexibility in working hours is required, with work hours within Maritime Labour Convention 2006 standards. Holiday arrangements accommodate the uncertain nature of work hours.

For an informal discussion, contact MSSC's Offshore Office at 07798675147.

Application Process

Submit a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form from our website. You may include a CV, but the application form is required for consideration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan menus and order supplies, considering dietary restrictions and allergies.
2. Prepare and cook food.
3. Manage onboard food and medical supplies.
4. Organize food service, including supervising cadets in domestic duties.
5. Maintain cleanliness of galley, pantry, and food storage areas.
6. Assist with cleaning below decks.
7. Operate as ship’s Helm and tender helm as needed.
8. Serve as the ship’s principal First Aider.
9. Handle administrative paperwork for visiting personnel.
10. Maintain discipline and welfare of cadet crew.
11. Assist with ship husbandry and maintenance tasks.

Additional Benefits

• 104 days annual leave, including 84 sailing season days and 20 winter refit days
• Life assurance (4x salary) for those in the pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Program
• Development opportunities and annual staff conference

If interested, please apply now and download our Recruitment Pack.

Additional Information

MSSC encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to adhere to our safeguarding policies, including pre-employment checks and training.