Ship's Cook

The Ship’s Cook is responsible for keeping the crew well fed and fueled with enough energy to carry out their strenuous and often physically demanding jobs. On a merchant vessel they will normally be the only member of the Steward Department, however on a passenger ship the galley (kitchen) will be fully staffed with a Chief Cook and their assistant Cooks as well as Pastry Chefs and Sous Chefs, if the vessel is a cruise ship.