Posted 55 months ago
Small Vessel Cook/Deckhand
@ Mckeil Marine Limited
Burlington, Ontario
Overview
McKeil Marine Limited is hiring a Small Vessel Cook/Deckhand, a blended role splitting time between galley duties (about 50-70%) and deck duties as directed by the Captain. The work involves planning and preparing regular meals for a crew of 3-6, maintaining galley hygiene and food safety, ordering catering supplies within budget, and supporting ship-assist, line handling and cargo work. The posting states company-paid training, certificate upgrade programs, competitive wages and a comprehensive group benefits program.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and prepare regular meals for a crew of 3-6
- Maintain galley, storeroom and freezer hygiene and food safety
- Order catering supplies within budget
- Support ship-assist, line handling and cargo work
- Perform fire and security rounds and gangway watch in port
Requirements summary:
- Valid Marine Medical and Marine Emergency Duties Basic Safety Training
- Sound knowledge of food handling and preparation
- Experience managing budget, inventory and menu planning
- Bridge Watch Rating or Ship's Cook certificate preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2022-05-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Marine Medical, Marine Emergency Duties Basic Safety Training, Bridge Watch Rating, Ship's Cook certificate |
| Perks mentioned | Performance 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
- 13,827
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 266
- 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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- 0
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Maritime Transportation |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Burlington, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1956 |
| Specialties | Marine Transportation and Project Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 33 |
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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 bulkers, tankers, tugs, barges and workboats, operating throughout the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, East Coast and Canadian Arctic.
Deckhand / Cook
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 as well as being an active member of the crew on a smaller vessel.
This is a blended role between Cook and Deckhand responsibilities, as such, your role will require you to spend approximately 50-70% of your daily time with galley responsibilities and the remaining time will be allocated to Deck duties, as directed by the Captain.
Why McKeil:
- 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:
- General upkeep and maintenance duties including painting, cleaning, and planned maintenance work
- Support ship-assist, line handling and cargo loading/unloading
- Perform fire and security rounds and maintain gangway watch while in port
- Plan and prepare regular meals at the designated times for a small crew 3-6
- Ensure cleanliness and a high standard of food safety and sanitation throughout the galley, storeroom and freezer
- Responsible for ordering catering supplies within budget
- Supervise the handling of stores received while ensuring a satisfactory standard is supplied
- Adhere to all company health and safety policies and work procedures
- Work with the deck crew as needed
Qualifications:
- Bridge Watch Rating or Ship's Cook certificate issued by Transport Canada preferable but not required
- 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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