Though untrue, the 'cook' position is commonly known as the position-of-last-resort in many armed forces. As in, you're too dumb to be trusted with a gun, here'

Though untrue, the 'cook' position is commonly known as the position-of-last-resort in many armed forces. As in, you're too dumb to be trusted with a gun, here's a spoon. It's not true, but the perception persists.