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Aramark

Camp Boss - Offshore

Gray, LA

Job Responsibilities Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for unit(s) as assigned by the Aramark Executive Chef to ensure that a consistent quality ...

Aramark

Camp Boss - Offshore

Gray, LA · On-site

Job Responsibilities • Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for unit(s) as assigned by the Aramark Executive Chef to ensure that a consistent ...

Chefs' Warehouse

PLANT MANAGER

Dallas, TX · On-site

Mission: The mission of The Chefs' Warehouse & Allen Brothers is to provide the world's greatest ... communication with offshore/subsidiary management, external resources, and concerns, such as ...

Chefs' Warehouse

Operations Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

Mission: The mission of The Chefs' Warehouse & Allen Brothers is to provide the world's greatest ... communication with offshore/subsidiary management, external resources, and concerns, such as ...

Roberts Recruiting

Senior DevOps Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$141K - $181K/yr

Experience with automation/configuration management using either Puppet, Chef or an equivalent ... Project management experience needed - to direct the work of offshore contractors * Good ...

Roberts Recruiting

Senior DevOps Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$141K - $181K/yr

Experience with automation/configuration management using either Puppet, Chef or an equivalent ... Project management experience needed - to direct the work of offshore contractors * Good ...

Deegit Inc

DevOps Engineer

Wilton, CT · On-site

$54.75 - $74.75/hr

... offshore for delivering tasks/user stories. • Hands on skills on Build & deployment, monitoring and operations using tools like Jenkins, Chef, Puppet or similar • Ability to use a wide variety of ...

Tekgence

Sr Hadoop Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

... tools like Chef, Puppet to integrate the artifacts and assets developed by model developers ... Working experience with offshore-onsite model Good team handling skills Good analytical skills and ...

Tekgence inc

Sr Hadoop Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

... like Chef, Puppet to integrate the artifacts and assets developed by model developers • ... with offshore-onsite model • Good team handling skills • Good analytical skills and problem ...

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How much do offshore chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for offshore chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are offshore chefs?

Offshore chefs are professional cooks who prepare meals for workers on offshore platforms such as oil rigs, ships, or remote marine facilities. Their responsibilities include planning menus, ordering supplies, cooking meals for large crews, and maintaining kitchen hygiene standards. Offshore chefs often work long shifts, sometimes for weeks at a time, and must be able to adapt to limited resources and challenging environments. Their role is essential for maintaining crew morale and ensuring proper nutrition for offshore workers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Offshore Chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Offshore Chef, you need strong culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and experience with large-scale meal preparation, often supported by certifications like Food Hygiene or STCW. Familiarity with offshore catering systems, inventory management software, and industrial kitchen equipment is typically required. Excellent organization, adaptability, and teamwork are essential soft skills for managing varied menus and working in remote, confined environments. These skills ensure safe, high-quality food service that supports the well-being and morale of offshore personnel.

What is the difference between Offshore Chef vs Marine Cook?

AspectOffshore ChefMarine Cook
CredentialsCooking certifications, maritime safety trainingCooking certifications, maritime safety training
Work EnvironmentOffshore oil rigs, ships, remote maritime locationsShips, vessels, offshore platforms
Employer & IndustryOil & gas, shipping companies, cruise linesShipping lines, cruise ships, offshore drilling companies
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for offshore culinary rolesRelated maritime cooking roles

Both Offshore Chefs and Marine Cooks work in maritime environments, preparing meals on ships or offshore platforms. Offshore Chefs typically hold specialized culinary certifications and may have additional safety training, working in more remote or high-end offshore settings. Marine Cooks focus on similar duties but may be employed in a broader range of vessels. The main difference lies in job scope and employer terminology, but both roles require maritime safety knowledge and culinary skills.

What are some common challenges an Offshore Chef faces, and how can they be managed effectively?

Offshore Chefs often encounter challenges such as limited ingredient availability, adapting menus to diverse crew preferences, and managing long working hours in confined environments. Effective planning, strong organizational skills, and adaptability are essential for success. Building good relationships with supply coordinators and crew members helps ensure smoother operations, while staying proactive with menu planning and inventory management can minimize disruptions.

What Does an Offshore Chef Do?

An offshore chef works on offshore drilling rigs, preparing meals for rig workers and other on-site staff. As an offshore chef, you prepare menus for the oil rig crew, order and stock supplies for the kitchen, and manage the budget. Your responsibilities include supervising cooking and service staff, preparing dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, monitoring food quality and safety, and handling food safety duties, such as checking food temperatures and rotating supplies. You adhere to strict hygiene and food handling guidelines, maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and food preparation areas, and ensure the safety and performance of your kitchen team.

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Infographic showing various Offshore Chef job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.
Aquaculture Ocean Diver (Farm Hand)

Aquaculture Ocean Diver (Farm Hand)

Blue Ocean Mariculture

Kailua Kona, HI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Here's what we do...(click to watch)Offshore Work

About Us

Blue Ocean Mariculture was founded in 2009 to pursue the sustainable farming of local Hawaiian marine finfish. We are proud to be the only open ocean mariculture farm in the United States. With first-hand experience in commercial capture fisheries and understand that some farming of the oceans is necessary and inevitable.

We are the exclusive producer of Seriola rivoliana, better known by the market name Hawaiian Kanpachi, a premium sashimi-grade fish coveted by chefs at top sushi and fine dining restaurants everywhere. Hawaiian Kanpachi is raised in the clear, clean waters off Kona, Hawaii, using the most environmentally sustainable aquaculture farming methods.


Our company offers an amazing opportunity to work with a team of passionate individuals who care deeply about aquaculture, the sustainability of our oceans, and responsible fish farming. We are on a mission to promote ethical production of fish, and we're looking for people who share our values.


Benefits We Offer

  • Health Insurance Planwith 85% company-paid premiums for just you or your qualified family members. Blue Ocean offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with two different health carriers to choose from.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Planwith up to 4% company match with a plethora of self-directed investment allocations so you choose how your contributions are invested.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)with a starting accrual of four (4) weeks per year (160 hours), increasing at three (3) years and six (6) years of working with Blue Ocean.
  • Paid Community Service Hoursup to 24 hours per year through independent volunteering or with Blue Ocean group activities.
  • Let's Eat Fish!allowance of up to $100 per month (you can order weekly) of Hawaiian Kanpachi in either whole fish, filets, or Kanpachi collars.


About the Role

We are looking for experienced divers to join our Offshore farm team. The Offshore team is responsible for the day to day operation of our farm. This includes fish feeding and harvesting, cage maintenance, and equipment & vessel maintenance. Our farm is located approximately a half mile off of the west coast of Hawaii Island in Kailua Kona. Our divers live on land and travel daily to our 90 acre farm.


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Fish husbandry & harvesting semi-weekly harvests, feeding, loading and tracking of feed, parasite checks & treatment.
  • Maintain fish pens - cage checks & repair, net cleaning, daily mortality collection.
  • Assist with equipment and vessel maintenance.
  • Work onshore and offshore in calm or extreme weather conditions.
  • Perform multiple working dives per day.
  • Works with heavy machinery offshore.
  • Handle and maintain ocean vessels in good working order.


What You'll Bring

Required Experience:

  • Three (3+) years scuba experience or surface supplied air training & certification.

Highly Desired:

  • Responsible and correct use, care and maintenance of both SCUBA and SSBA dive equipment.
  • Knowledge of RGBM dive tables and dive computers.
  • General boat experience

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of safe working practices and self care during diving operations.
  • Knowledge in use and maintenance of auxiliary equipment to diving operations.
  • Knowledge in dive rescue and CPR. Able to fulfill the safety diver role in farm operations.
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs.


A pre-employment background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report are required. This position is subject to the US Coast Guard drug testing program under Title 46 CFR 16.230.


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