He supports the cook in every way possible. Together the cook and dishwasher plan the meals and cook the food provided by the buffalo hunter. They work as an interdependent team in all matters related to cooking. Humming while he works, the dishwasher keeps the coffeepot going for the pioneers. Though the dishwasher has an humble task he is not resentful.
All pioneers realize that each man's job is equally important.
In fact, in the strange ways of the pioneer community, he is greatest who serves most.