Fishing Vessel Galley Crew
ぎょろうせんしちゅういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Other Food Preparation Occupations
Summary
Fishing vessel galley crew provide safe, nutritionally balanced meals to fishing boat crew members, handling ingredient preparation, cooking, storage, and hygiene management in limited onboard environments.
Description
Fishing vessel galley crew plan, prepare, and cook meals for crew members in the onboard galley (galley), handling ingredient storage and inventory management, equipment cleaning and maintenance, and hygiene management throughout. During long voyages, they must efficiently utilize primarily seafood ingredients without waste and provide nutritionally balanced menus, even under limited supplies and variable weather conditions. They also require the physical stamina to endure narrow onboard workspaces and long hours, as well as stress tolerance and cooperativeness with crew members.
Future Outlook
Due to the efficiency improvements in fishing and decreasing crew sizes, demand for onboard fishing vessel cooks is slightly declining, but the need for specialized personnel with expertise in food safety and onboard environment improvements is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Hygiene-conscious / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Communal Living / Long Hours / Long-term Voyage Duty / Seasonal Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Fishing Vessel Galley Crew Apprentice → Fishing Vessel Galley Crew → Onboard Head Cook → Land-based Chef → Chef
Required Skills
Cooking Skills / Food Preservation Techniques / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Inventory Management / Kitchen Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Nutrition / Communication Skills (Multilingual) / First Aid / Fishery Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly adapt to changing onboard environments and ingredient constraints. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is needed for hygiene management and preventing food waste. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina and endurance are needed for standing work and transporting heavy ingredients. |
| Stress Tolerance | Mental resilience is required to endure long voyages and work in confined spaces. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Cooking procedures are routine, requiring little advanced analytical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No advanced numerical analysis is needed beyond managing seasonings and quantities. |
Related Qualifications
- Chef License
Aliases
- Fishing Boat Cook
- Shipboard Cook
- Vessel Cook
Related Jobs
- Chef
- Fishing Vessel Deckhand
- Seafarer