Posted 23 days ago
Deckhand/Cook - Large Vessel
@ Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
St. George, New Brunswick
Overview
Cooke Aquaculture Inc. is hiring a Cook/Deckhand for a large vessel in its fleet, cooking and maintaining the galley for a crew of 5 to 7. The role combines galley work with deck duties and requires marine safety certifications, with salary commensurate with experience and a competitive health and dental benefit package.
Responsibilities:
- Cook meals for a crew of 5 to 7
- Maintain the galley
- Perform deck duties aboard the vessel
Requirements summary:
- Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A1
- Standard First Aid and CPR
- Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical
- WHMIS
- Valid passport with ability to enter the U.S.
- Two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and training
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A1, Standard First Aid, CPR, Transport Canada Marine Medical, WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods |
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Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
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The Cooke family of companies produce some of the very freshest, sustainable seafood in the world.
Full company description
Fishing and farming isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. What started as an undying family passion for the sea, passed down from one generation to the next, has been transformed into a global company. Today, the Cooke family of companies produces some of the very best seafood in the world. Our mission is to be a global seafood leader driven by an innovative team that delivers superior products, service, and value to our customers in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner. The Cooke family of companies includes global aquaculture divisions under Cooke Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cooke Aquaculture Inc. as well as a Canadian aquaculture division operated by its affiliate, Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. Cooke Aquaculture is a vertically-integrated corporation with salmon farming operations in Atlantic Canada, the United States, Chile and Scotland as well as seabass and seabream farming operations in Spain. The company also includes seafood and wild fishery divisions under Cooke Seafood USA, Inc., Icicle Seafoods, Inc., Wanchese Fish Company, Inc. and Omega Protein. Cooke Inc. has earned the #1 spot on the SeafoodSource list of Top 10 North American Seafood Suppliers and our employee loyalty helped reaffirm our place as a Platinum-winning company on the list of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
- LinkedIn followers
- 29,520
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 461
- Reported office locations
- 40 Wellington Row, Saint John, NB E2L 3H3, CA
- Business categories
- Aquaculture
- Farming
- Seafood
- Other recorded names
- Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 7,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Fishing and farming isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. What started as an undying family passion for the sea, passed down from one generation to the next, has been transformed into a global company. Today, the Cooke family of companies produces some of the very best seafood in the world. Our mission is to be a global seafood leader driven by an innovative team that delivers superior products, service, and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Saint John, NB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1985 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 106 |
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Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program has an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Company’s vessel fleet.
Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.
The Role
As Cook/Deckhand, you will be responsible for cooking and maintaining the galley for a crew of 5-7 crew members.
Training, experience and certification requirements are as follows:
- Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A1
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR
- Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical
- WHMIS
- Valid Passport with the ability to enter the U.S.
An ideal candidate will have two (2) years’ experience in a relevant field (or a combination of experience and training). A certification in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods will be considered an asset.
Salary commensurate with experience which includes a competitive health and dental benefit package.
The Opportunity
The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.
The Why
Why Cooke? Simple – because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.
NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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