Before that, she worked in a Huntington restaurant for 11 years but not as a cook. The opportunity to cook on the river presented itself and Holland took the job. As the crew going on watch began breakfast, some would grab a cup of coffee and a biscuit, while others would chow down, getting a taste of everything Miss Ella prepared. Mark Riffle of Gallipolis, served as the cook once for two weeks. Now, he's the deck watchman on the Orco and has been on the river for about five years.
Cooks have a tough job.
Some crews are big eaters, while others aren't. You have to learn your crews and what they like. This crew likes their beans and potatoes. Harbolt said the cooks are like a mother to the crew. That's good for the young guys.