Chef

New Britain, CT, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Full-time

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Benefits

Additionally, the United States Naval Community College (USNCC) offers degree

programs, including a Naval Studies Certificate, that contribute toward an associate degree

These programs support professional development and educational advancement

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Job Description

The United States Navy employs Culinary Specialists (CSs) who are essential personnel responsible for operating and managing Navy messes and living quarters established to provide sustenance and accommodations for Navy members. Known as the "heart of the ship," the mess decks are vital areas aboard ships where Culinary Specialists play a crucial role in maintaining morale and ensuring the well-being of the crew through quality food service. These specialists are needed aboard every ship and shore base in the Navy, highlighting their essential function in naval operations. Beyond daily food service, Navy Culinary Specialists cater to high-profile missions, including providing... Show More

Job Requirements

18 years or older
legally authorized to work in the United States
able to serve as a commissioned officer in the Navy
good team worker
good arithmetic and verbal skills
creative ability
interest in nutrition and culinary arts
able to do detailed work
able to follow instructions
able to keep accurate records

Job Qualifications

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
Legally authorized to work in the United States

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
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
Culinary Specialists work in kitchens, dining areas, living quarters, and food service storerooms aboard ships and shore bases
shore-based facilities, which can be fast-paced and require attention to detail

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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