diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cargo_service.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cargo_service.dm
index 11c661ce4b..a832f62376 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cargo_service.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cargo_service.dm
@@ -216,6 +216,8 @@ Cook
 	var/chosen_box = pick(possible_boxes)
 	var/obj/item/storage/box/I = new chosen_box(src)
 	H.equip_to_slot_or_del(I,slot_in_backpack)
+	var/datum/martial_art/cqc/justacook = new
+	justacook.teach(H)
 
 /*
 Botanist