Cooks (m/f/d) for service on floating vessels

Wilhelmshaven
Hospitality, tourism, Services, Verwaltung
Full-time
Active since: 10.10.2026

The Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration is the largest employer within the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV).
Throughout Germany, dedicated people work in our agencies to keep our waterways vibrant. We combine traffic management, ecology, and economics with modern technology to preserve and sustainably improve the diverse functions of waterways and shipping—which are essential for public services and for strengthening Germany as a business location—while maintaining harmony with the natural environment. Join us! Play an active role in shaping our mission and goals!

That's why we need you:

The position involves working on the floating vessels of the Weser-Jade-North Sea Waterways and Shipping Authority, based in Wilhelmshaven, in continuous weekly shifts at sea.
Your main responsibilities:
Preparing meals
Ordering and purchasing supplies
Receiving and inspecting deliveries
Setting up and cleaning up the dining room
Cleaning the entire interior of the vessel

You should definitely bring the following:

Completed vocational training as a cook
Fitness for sea service—proof of this may be submitted after a job offer is extended
Valid certificate of qualification for Basic Safety training or willingness to participate in such training
Ability to handle stress and flexibility in performing duties
Ability to work well in a team

Benefits

Employment under the collective bargaining agreement for the public sector (TVöD) and classification in pay grade 6 upon fulfillment of the requirements set forth in the collective bargaining agreement
Payment of an annual bonus (commonly referred to as a Christmas bonus)
Supplementary retirement benefits (company pension)
Professional development tailored to individual needs

Apply now
Additional job locations
Wilhelmshaven
Entry date
immediately
Contract tye
No specification
Salary
No specification