Cook

Union City, NJ, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Full-time

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill benefits

Special pays

Job Description

The United States Navy is a distinguished branch of the U.S. Armed Forces committed to defending the nation’s interests across the globe by maintaining superior maritime capabilities. Known for its rigorous standards and opportunities for personal and professional growth, the Navy offers diverse career paths to individuals interested in serving their country. Among these, the Culinary Specialist role is a unique position that blends culinary arts with military precision and operational readiness. This role supports the morale and welfare of Navy personnel by ensuring high-quality food services in varied and challenging environments.

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Job Requirements

eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy
a high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions
meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy
meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards
meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening
achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs
eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator
additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter
team orientation with good communication and customer service skills
solid arithmetic and record keeping ability for inventory and financial management
interest in culinary arts, nutrition, and food safety
attention to detail and ability to follow recipes, portioning, and sanitation procedures
ability to meet Navy enlistment standards and work safely in hot and fast paced galley environments

Job Qualifications

eligibility to serve in the United States Navy
high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions
team orientation with good communication and customer service skills
solid arithmetic and record keeping ability for inventory and financial management
interest in culinary arts, nutrition, and food safety
attention to detail and ability to follow recipes, portioning, and sanitation procedures
ability to meet Navy enlistment standards and work safely in hot and fast paced galley environments