diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cook.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cook.dm
index c61c998865..b3d3180367 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cook.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cook.dm
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/toggle/chef
 	head = /obj/item/clothing/head/chefhat
 	mask = /obj/item/clothing/mask/fakemoustache/italian
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/sharpener = 1, /obj/item/choice_beacon/ingredients = 1,/obj/item/book/manual/service_SOP=1)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/sharpener = 1, /obj/item/choice_beacon/ingredients = 1)
 
 /datum/outfit/job/cook/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()