pantryman

Ship's food keeper

A pantryman is a servant or crew member responsible for the pantry—the storage area for food, dishes, and serving items.

On ships, the pantryman stocks supplies, sets tables, and assists the steward.

In large households, the role involves maintaining silverware, china, and provisions.

The pantryman laid out the breakfast service.

duties

stocking

Knit leg garment

provisioning · replenishing · restocking · organizing · rotation · expiry · supplies · arrangement · categorization · management

occupation

steward

Manager for another

crew · shipboard · naval · domestic · household · catering · service · staff · mess · galley

workspace

storeroom

Space for keeping supplies

racks · containers · crockery · cutlery · glassware · china · silverware · linens · trays · decanters

provisions

dry goods

Textiles and sewing supplies

preserves · condiments · spices · snacks · ingredients · bulk · goods · stores · rations · foodstuffs

Opposites
service role hierarchy

pantrymanhead butler

Chief male household servant

captain · master of the house · employer · ship's captain · estate owner

food service function

pantrymancook

Heat food for eating

chef · head chef · sous chef · pastry chef · galley cook

service relationship

pantrymandiner

Casual American eatery

guest · passenger · master · employer · ship's captain

Family

man, pantry, pan, human, manual, manly, manhood, manservant, pantries

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G