The certificate of competency of a cook on board is even more difficult than that of a crew member.

According to the requirements of Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, the crew employed as cooks on board need to be trained and qualified. It is understood that ocean chefs need to train MLC chef certificates in addition to the four certificates training.

The four certificates are familiarity and basic safety training certificate, proficiency certificate of survival craft and rescue boat training, advanced fire fighting training certificate and first aid training proficiency certificate.

MLC is the abbreviation of Maritime Labour Convention, which means Maritime Labour Convention. Often referred to as the ship's chef certificate. The main contents of MLC training certificate for seafarers include: general kitchen procedures, food safety management, food health and hygiene, ingredients and storage, personal hygiene, food culture and the impact of food residues on the environment. In addition, the chef also needs to know some English words of common food and fruit.

Only after passing the training examination can we obtain the Certificate of Chef Training on Board and the Certificate of Auxiliary Catering Service on Board.

It's not easy to be a ship's cook. In addition to a series of strict training, the most basic thing is to master excellent cooking skills in order to ensure the quality of life during sailing.