Maxima’s Recruitment Services team embody a “candidate first” mindset and aim to ensure appropriate job matches between applicants and employers to ensure sustainable employment opportunities. The Office and Professional Recruitment team are a cohesive team who work together to support our clients and candidates to find their perfect match.

About our Client:

Our client is seeking a casual Chef to join their on-board research vessel, home port in Port Adelaide. They are looking for someone to back fill the incumbent, who will be taking leave, to assist with meal preparation for the ship crew on back-to-back voyages from October until the end of the year. This is a unique job opportunity to combine your professional cooking skills in a small environment living life at sea, supporting the vessel team with their vital research work.

Please note prior experience working as a chef or cook on board a boat / vessel at sea is an essential requirement of this role.

About the Role:

• Voyages range from 4 days to 2 weeks. First departure on 3 October 2025.
• You will be responsible for preparing 3 meals a day for 5 to 10 people, with flexibility to create your own menus.
• Manage all aspects of cooking and kitchen cleaning on board a live-aboard vessel.
• All groceries and supplies are organised and paid for by the client.
• The ship’s home port is based in Port Adelaide, with occasional travel to other ports.
• Flights, food, and accommodation will be covered by client if required to depart from another port other than Port Adelaide.
• The chef will have their own cabin with shared bathroom facilities.
• Work alongside friendly, professional and adventurous crew members.

About You:

• Prior experience working as a chef or cook on board a boat / vessel at sea (mandatory)
• Comfortable with working offshore for long periods of time.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high quality menu items for crew and guests.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service and accommodate dietary requirements.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a Teams interview with the client.

Benefits of joining Maxima’s temporary recruitment services:

• Subsidised Skin Cancer Checks
• Free Yearly Flu Shots
• Employment Assistance Program
• Ongoing Monitoring and Support

About Maxima: Maxima is a not-for-profit company, established in 1985, focusing on supporting people in their pursuit of meaningful and fulfilling work. Maxima has a range of employment divisions, including temporary and permanent recruitment services (office and professional, and labour-hire), apprenticeships and traineeships, as well as Disability Employment Services.

Maxima is committed to building inclusive and diverse workforces that value all backgrounds and experiences. We welcome applications from First Nations Peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all gender identities, and people living with disability.

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