Job Title: Chief Cook Location: Operating from Gosport, but sailing around the UK and near-continent Salary: £28,600 gross per annum Job type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: 18th January 2026. Are you someone with catering experience who is looking for a unique offshore experience? The Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity, delivering life-changing nautical adventure for young people, to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success. We are currently looking for a Chief Cook to join our team. About the role: We are seeking to appoint a Chief/Sole Cook to our 32 metre Flagship, the Training Ship (TS) Royalist, which operates out from Gosport, in Hampshire. The vessel undertakes 6-day voyages around the coastal waters of the UK and near continent for up to 24 Cadets (aged from between 12-18 years of age). Applicants should have the requisite experience and ability to cook for up to 34 embarked crew, together with the ability of managing food ordering and management of food stores. The position will work closely with the vessel