Prepares healthy and tasty meals within the allowance given him, Keeps Galley

and Mess Room spotlessly clean, Keeps an account of all provisions and stores,
supervises all galley/mess personnel, Submits provision list for approval of the
Master, Manages ship’s stores, Gives proper supervision of the loading, storing,
cooking and other activities performed in his area of jurisdiction;

The Chief Cook is the senior unlicensed crew member in the Steward’s
department and regarded highly for taking care of the preparation and serving of
meals. Under him are Chief Steward and the Stewards who perform under the
Chief Cook’s guidance,and the cleaning and maintaining of the quarters.