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Deckhand/Cook - Large Vessel

  • NB
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 21, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for cooking and maintaining the galley for a crew of 5-7 members. They will also perform deckhand duties as part of the vessel fleet operations.

Job details

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. #cooke-dnp

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will be responsible for cooking and maintaining the galley for a crew of 5-7 members. They will also perform deckhand duties as part of the vessel fleet operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A1, Standard First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, and a valid passport for U.S. entry. A minimum of two years of relevant experience is preferred.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental benefit package

Listed skills

  • Cooking · Preferred
  • First Aid · Preferred
  • CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Cooking
  • Galley maintenance
  • Marine emergency duties
  • First aid
  • CPR
  • Whmis
  • Vessel operations
  • Management
  • Operations
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Innovation
  • Economics
  • Self-Motivation
  • Resourcefulness
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Seafood Preparation
  • Aquaculture
  • Dangerous Goods/Hazmat Transport

Job areas

  • Transportation
  • Food & Beverage
  • Agriculture
  • Deckhand
  • Sailor / Deckhand / Marine Oiler
  • Ships' Deck Crews and Related Workers
  • Sailors and Marine Oilers

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