Ship's Cook Certificate

As you may know, It is a requirement by several flag states that commercial vessels with 10 crew or more to carry a Ships Cook certified and qualified as such and onboard at all time; this is because of changes in the law brought about by the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006). The MCA ship’s cook certificate of Competency is recognized globally and allow to work on any vessels worldwide.

While it could be interpreted by different flag state at present, gaining such qualification provides a great career enhancement and enables to aim for better jobs. The MCA ship’s cook certificate of competency is not only a legal requirement, it sets a level playing field on which captains/recruiters are relying on to make their hiring decisions.

As stated within the latest MCA guidance and application form, the Ships Cook Assessment in marine cookery is necessary for all cooks/chefs qualified or not in order to obtain MCA Ships Cook Certificate by having their skills objectively assessed in a controlled environment. Secrets de cuisine in Antibes is the only organisation in the world to be able to provide the assessment in 2,5 day format.

Course Structure

Health and safety in catering in the maritime industry

Kitchen operations, costs and menu planning

Applying work skills

Healthier foods and special diets

Cultural and religious catering requirements

Dietary requirements of shift workers

Prepare and cook soups and sauces

Prepare and cook fruit and vegetables

Prepare and cook meat and offal

Prepare and cook fish and shellfish

Prepare and cook rice, pasta, grains, and egg dishes

Prepare and cook dessert and pudding

Prepare and cook bakery products

Useful Information

The assessment consists of three different modules which all need to be completed. It will take place in an MCA approved kitchen. Training is available to prepare for the assessment upon request via our website.

– 1 day practical assessment in soups, starters, meats, fish, poultry and vegetables with a pass mark of 65%

– 1 day practical assessment in pastry, bakery and deserts with a pass mark of 70%

– ½ a day written assessment which has a total of 60 questions with a pass mark of 70%

Booking directly online on the website secretsdecuisine.fr