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Cook

@ Mckeil Marine Limited

Burlington, Ontario

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Overview

McKeil Marine Limited is hiring Cooks to prepare regular meals aboard its ships and tugs. The work involves menu planning, food safety, galley sanitation and catering supply ordering within budget. The posting states a regular crew schedule with minimal disruption, company-paid travel to ports, and competitive wages with group benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and prepare regular meals at designated times
  • Maintain galley, storeroom and freezer cleanliness and food safety
  • Order catering supplies within budget
  • Supervise receipt of stores and waste disposal per international regulations

Requirements summary:

  • Ship's Cook certificate issued by Transport Canada
  • Valid Marine Medical and Marine Emergency Duties Basic Safety Training
  • Sound knowledge of food handling and preparation
  • Experience managing a budget, inventory or menu planning

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Employer posting date
2019-07-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

DepartmentHospitality & tourism
Work settingVehicle, Plant or factory
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsShip's Cook certificate, Marine Medical, Marine Emergency Duties Basic Safety Training
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Paid training

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Mckeil Marine Limited

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Full company description

Operating in the maritime sector in Canada since 1956, McKeil Marine takes great pride in the tradition of providing our customers with innovative marine solutions. From our humble beginnings as a tug and barge operator, we’ve grown into a dynamic solutions provider. Working with a sophisticated customer base, we deliver transportation and project services solutions across the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, east coast and the Canadian Arctic. We specialize in the transportation of dry and liquid bulk, project cargoes, heavy equipment and other general cargo. Project services include; marine construction, project management, engineering support, equipment rentals, ship docking, towing, temporary dock facilities and cargo transfer. WE ARE HIRING! JOIN OUR CREW. Find a new career path with one of Canada’s leading marine transportation providers. Working in multiple regions, our sailing crew participate in a variety of challenging new experiences and ever changing environments. Shore-based crew have the opportunity to work in a fast paced setting, providing ongoing support for our customers, sailing crew and fleet. We offer market competitive compensation packages, safe and secure work environments and the opportunity to be part of an innovative and growing organization. We are an equal opportunity employer.

LinkedIn followers
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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 1001 Champlain Avenue, Suite 401, Burlington, Ontario L7L 5Z4, CA
  • 291 Water Street, Suite 302, St John's, Newfoundland A1C 1B9, CA
  • 103-E Hampton Road, Rothesay, New Brunswick E2E 3L3, CA
Business categories
  • Marine Transportation
Other recorded names
  • Mckeil Marine Limited
  • McKeil Marine Limited
Specialties
  • Marine Transportation and Project Services
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Reported total investment
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Operating in the maritime sector in Canada since 1956, McKeil Marine takes great pride in the tradition of providing our customers with innovative marine solutions. From our humble beginnings as a tug and barge operator, we’ve grown into a dynamic solutions provider. Working with a sophisticated customer base, we deliver transportation and project services solutions across the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, east…

FieldValue
IndustryMaritime Transportation
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersBurlington, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1956
SpecialtiesMarine Transportation and Project Services
Open jobs on Jobsy33
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Job description

McKeil Marine is one of Canada’s leading marine service providers. Experienced and adaptive, we deliver turn-key solutions that support our customers’ success in a wide range of transportation and project challenges. Customer service, safety, quality and respect for the environment are at the heart of our operations. Manned by highly skilled sailing crew, our ever-growing diverse and versatile fleet of Ships, tugs, barges and workboats, operate throughout the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, east coast and Canadian Arctic.

Cooks

McKeil Marine Limited is looking for Cooks aboard our ships and tugs. We are looking for eager and self-starting individuals responsible for providing regular meals of an acceptable standard at the designated times while maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene standard in the galley.

Why McKeil:

  • Our crew enjoy regular schedules with minimal disruptions - you can plan your time at home
  • Company paid and arranged travel to ports
  • Our crew matter - at McKeil it feels like family
  • We sail safe - your safety is our top priority
  • Certificate upgrade programs and incentives
  • Company paid training
  • Competitive wages and comprehensive group benefits program

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and prepare regular meals at the designated times
  • Ensure cleanliness and a high standard of food safety and sanitation throughout the galley, storeroom and freezers
  • Responsible for ordering catering supplies within budget
  • Supervise the handling of stores received while ensuring a satisfactory standard is supplied
  • Liaison with the Chief Officer in regard to the proper disposal of waste as per international regulations
  • Adhere to all company health and safety policies and work procedures
  • Other duties assigned

Qualifications:

  • Ship's Cook certificate issued by Transport Canada
  • Valid Marine Medical and Marine Emergency Duties – Basic Safety Training
  • Sound knowledge of food handling and preparation
  • Experience managing a budget and/or inventory and menu planning
  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-starter, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Team player

You will join a team of passionate colleagues in fast paced, growing organization that supports all communities in which we operate. McKeil Marine offers a very competitive total compensation program.

To apply:

Please submit your application directly to this posting or email your resume to [email protected] and reference the position in the subject line.

We thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. McKeil Marine is committed to the principles of Employment Equity.

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