Second Cook (SF)

Maersk Logistics & Services Denmark A/S

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India, Mumbai, 400079 Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted December 18, 2025 Last posted December 18, 2025
Job description

Maersk is looking for competent Second Cook with relevant seagoing experience, willing to be trained, challenged and expand their knowledge onboard our technically advanced container vessels with the best and latest machinery.

A key position in the galley department onboard one of the world’s largest Container shipping company where seafarers are onboarded and equipped to perform and contribute to deliver the vessel commitments. Seafarers are trained and guided in achieving their personal development and career advancement. We ensure to prioritize health and safety, promote diversity and inclusion and at all times carry out the upright practice both at sea and ashore.

Recruitment Criteria:
 - Minimum of 12 months experience as Second Cook/Messman on foreign going ships of relevant size/type and trade with various nationalities
- Working knowledge of spoken English
- Basic knowledge of ISM, ISPS, and security related duties
- Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Knowledge of Emergency Procedures (Fire-Abandonship-Man overboard-Oil Spill)
- Awareness of Safety meetings, reporting near miss, incidents, accidents
- Certificates compliant to STCW 2010 Manila amendments requirements

Key Responsibilities:
- Experience in international cuisine specifically European foods
- Handling of provisions, purchasing, accounting, and administration
- Budgetary control, stock control, storing systems, etc.
- Operation of catering equipment

For more information, please contact:
marinejobs.india@maersk.com

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

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About this role

Summary

Prepare international cuisine, handle provisions, manage stock, operate catering equipment onboard ships.

Job title

Second Cook (SF)

Experience level

12+ months

Industry

shipping

Location requirements

Mumbai, India; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

seagoing experienceenglishISMISPSPPEemergency proceduresSTCW

Preferred skills

European foodsbudget controlstock management

Specializations

seafoodinternational cuisinesafety procedurescatering equipment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

On-site City