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The rank of Chief was created on April 1, 1893. However, the earliest known use of the term was when Jacob Wasbie, a Cook's Mate serving on board the Alfred, one of the earliest Continental Navy warships, was promoted to "Chief Cook" on June 1, 1776.
Source: Naval Historical Center (see link below)
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