- Chief Cook
Infobox shipping job
name = Chief Cook
othernames = Cook
photo = Chief-cook-pretends-to-work.jpg
photo
department =Steward's Department
licensed =
reports-to =Chief Steward
epoch =
location =
duties = Food handler, cleaning, stocking.
requirements = Specialized training.
watchstander = No.
xwatch-at-sea = Rarely.
xwatch-in-port = Rarely.
xwatch-at-sea-time = Rarely.
xwatch-in-port-time = Rarely.A Chief Cook (often shortened to Cook) is a senior unlicensed crewmember working in theSteward's department of amerchant ship .The chief cook directs and participates in the preparation and serving of meals; determines timing and sequence of operations required to meet serving times; inspects galley and equipment for cleanliness and proper storage and preparation of food. The cook may plan or assist in planning meals and taking inventory of stores and equipment.
A chief cook's duties may overlap with those of the
Steward's Assistant , theChief Steward , and other Steward's Department crewmembers.In the
United States Merchant Marine , in order to be occupied as a chief cook a person has to have aMerchant Mariner's Document issued by theUnited States Coast Guard . Because of international conventions and agreements, all chief cooks who sail internationally are similarly documented by their respective countries.References
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ee also
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Steward's Assistant
*Chief Steward
*Galley (kitchen) External links
* [http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation web site]
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