Second Cook – supports the Chief Cook in food preparation, cooking and galley hygiene, and covers for the Chief Cook when required.
Responsibilities
Prepare vegetables, meat and basic dishes
Cook and serve meals as directed
Clean and sanitise galley areas and equipment
Store provisions correctly
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/6-1 Security Awareness (or VI/6-2 Designated Security Duties if assigned security duties)
STCW VI/2-1 PSCRB (if assigned to survival craft / rescue boat crew)
STCW V/2 Crowd Management (passenger ships – if designated on muster list to assist passengers)
Other / Company
Valid PEME / medical fitness certificate (STCW I/9; MLC 2006 Reg 1.2) and ship-specific familiarization (STCW I/14) before assuming duties
Food safety & hygiene training for catering staff (MLC 2006 Std A3.2)
Ship's Cook certificate of qualification (MLC 2006 Reg 3.2 / Std A3.2; e.g., TESDA Cookery NC II or flag-recognised equivalent) (if acting as ship's cook)