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Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Benefits
These programs support professional development and educational advancement
Job Description
The United States Navy is a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces dedicated to maritime defense and operations, known for its discipline, advanced technology, and strong commitment to national security. The Navy employs highly skilled personnel in various capacities to support its mission at sea and on shore. Among these specialized roles is that of the Culinary Specialist (CS), a critical position responsible for the operation and management of messes and living quarters aboard Navy ships and shore bases. Culinary Specialists are integral to the Navy's daily operations and morale, providing essential food services and maintaining high standards of nutrition,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Be 18 years or older
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Have a contract as a commissioned officer in the Navy
Job Qualifications
- Qualifications & Requirements To qualify as a CS, individuals should: Be good team workers and enjoy working with people
- Have good arithmetic and verbal skills, creative ability, and an interest in nutrition and culinary arts
- Be able to do detailed work, follow instructions, and keep accurate records
- This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Navy
- 18 years or older
- Government & Military
Job Duties
- Culinary Specialists (CSs) operate and manage Navy messes and living quarters established to subsist and accommodate Navy personnel
- They prepare menus, manage subsistence inventories, and maintain financial records
- It is commonly accepted that the "mess decks," or dining areas aboard ships, are the "heart of the ship." The role they play in the morale of the ship is very important
- CSs are needed on every ship and shore base in the Navy
- Navy Culinary Specialists provide food service catering for admirals and senior government executives and operate the White House Mess for the President of the United States
- Responsibilities The duties performed by Culinary Specialists include: Preparing menus and ordering the quantities and types of food items necessary to prepare meals
- Operating kitchen and dining facilities
- Maintaining subsistence inventories and financial records
- Serving as personal food service specialists in commanding officers and admirals messes
- Operating and managing shipboard living quarters and shore-based hotel-type quarters
- Serving as a flight attendant aircrewman
- What to Expect Culinary Specialists work in kitchens, dining areas, living quarters, and food service storerooms aboard ships and shore bases
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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