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  Othernames Cook
  Photo Chief-cook-pretends-to-workJPG
  Photo Legend A Chief Cook at work in the ship's galley
  Department Steward's Department
  Reports-to Chief Steward
  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


See Also: Seafarer's professions and ranks



A Chief Cook (often shortened to Cook) is a senior unlicensed crewmember working in the Steward's Department of a Merchant 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 , the Chief 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 a Merchant Mariner's Document issued by the United States Coast Guard . Because of international conventions and agreements, all chief cooks who sail internationally are similarly documented by their respective countries.


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