Ship's Cook Certificate

Liberia flag approved only.

Ship’s Cook course according to MLC 2006 Regulation 3.2 online course. The aim of this course is to provide participants a comprehensive approach to the fundamentals of Cooking, Food Safety Management and galley Health and Hygiene procedures.

As per the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, ship cooks play a crucial role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of the crew onboard. MLC 2006 Section 3.2 outlines the requirements for the ship cook, which includes their qualifications, training, and experience. These requirements aim to ensure that the ship cook is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare and serve safe and nutritious meals that meet the dietary needs of the crew.

Course Structure

According to MLC 3.2, a cook should have the following knowledge and skills:

- Knowledge of cooking techniques, culinary arts, food hygiene, and safety regulations to prepare and serve meals safely and efficiently.

- Understanding of different dietary requirements, including religious and medical needs, to prepare meals that meet the crew’s nutritional needs.

- Ability to plan and order provisions to ensure that sufficient quantities and varieties of food are available throughout the voyage.

- Familiarity with food storage and preservation techniques to prevent spoilage, waste, and contamination.

- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of galley equipment, including stoves, ovens, grills, and refrigerators.