Fishing Vessel Cook
ぎょせんしちゅういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Other Food Preparation Occupations
Summary
A profession on fishing vessels responsible for planning, cooking, and serving crew meals, as well as managing ingredients and hygiene.
Description
Fishing vessel cooks board fishing vessels to design, prepare, and serve meals for fishery workers. During long voyages in limited space and facilities, they properly store and manage ingredients and create menus considering nutritional balance. They also handle onboard hygiene management, maintenance of cooking utensils, ordering and inventory control, and flexibly respond to fluctuations due to weather or catch conditions.
Future Outlook
Amid the aging of fishery workers and ongoing labor shortages, securing galley cooks to support onboard meal environments is a challenge. On the other hand, expansion of recreational fishing and fishing vessel cruises is expected to create new demand.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Good team player / Hygiene-conscious / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
In-ship work / Long-term voyages / Onboard work / Shifts
Career Path
Apprentice Fishing Vessel Cook → Fishing Vessel Cook → Head Onboard Galley Cook → Land-based Licensed Cook → Hotel/Restaurant Chef
Required Skills
Cooking Skills / Food Preservation Techniques / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Menu Planning / Shipboard Cooking Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Languages) / Emergency Food Preparation / Nutrition Management / Safety Management and First Aid
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to promptly adjust cooking contents in response to environmental changes and ingredient limitations during voyages. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required for hygiene management and proper handling and storage of ingredients. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for carrying heavy ingredients and prolonged standing work. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it requires planning and preparing several days' worth of meals with limited ingredients. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because resilience is needed to sustain work during long hours at sea or in harsh conditions at times. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Basic Training for Seafarers
- Cooking License
Aliases
- Fishing Boat Cook
- Onboard Chef
Related Jobs
- Cook
- Fisherman
- Licensed Cook
- Ship Crew