Cook


Company:	Serco Limited
Salary:	£25000-40000 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8AJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

Serco Limited

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Cook in our Defence Maritime team, you’ll provide high-quality food and hospitality services to crew and clients on board vessel operations, helping ensure a safe, efficient, and positive experience for everyone on board.

Our work touches lives through the delivery of important maritime services. In this role, you’ll contribute to the wellbeing, comfort, and operational effectiveness of vessel crews and visitors. From maintaining high food standards to supporting hospitality services, your work will have purpose and create a positive impact on communities and operations while helping us impact a better future.

What you’ll do as a Cook

- Provide a high standard of food and hospitality services to crew and clients.

- Maintain excellent hygiene standards across the galley, food preparation, food storage, and mess areas.

- Order and manage victualling and hospitality stores, ensuring sufficient supplies are available for operational requirements.

- Support hospitality services, including accommodation preparation and customer cabin cleaning when required.

- Follow food hygiene legislation and company procedures at all times.

- Operate safely by following emergency procedures, safety routines, and vessel management systems.

Does this sound like you?

- Hold a minimum Ship’s Cook Certificate of Competence.

- Current STCW certifications; including Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Survival Craft, Designated Security Duties, and Elementary First Aid.

- Hold an unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate.

- Take a methodical approach to work and maintain high standards.

- Communicate effectively and collaborate well with colleagues and stakeholders in a maritime environment.

- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

- Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.

- Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service

- Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel

- Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity

- Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds

Apply for this job

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.