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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $33,700.00 - $45,300.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
The Culinary Specialist role is a vital position within the United States Navy, responsible for managing and operating dining and lodging services aboard surface ships, submarines, and shore-based facilities. This role plays a direct part in supporting crew morale and readiness through expert food preparation, menu planning, and careful inventory management. Culinary Specialists contribute to the Navy’s operational success by providing quality meals in a wide range of settings, from large cafeteria-style mess decks to small, high-visibility executive dining areas. The job involves fast-paced, hands-on work, requiring strict adherence to sanitation, safety, and quality standards to maintain the health and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Meet Navy enlistment standards
- possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- be eligible to serve in the United States Navy
- meet age requirements for the program
- pass medical, vision, and dental examinations
- pass physical fitness standards
- clear background screening
- achieve required test scores such as ASVAB
- obtain security clearance if required
- demonstrate ability to work safely in hot and fast paced environments
- show strong communication and customer service skills
- have arithmetic and record keeping competence
- show interest in culinary arts and food safety
Job Qualifications
- Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy
- a high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions
- meeting age limits set by law and Navy policy
- meeting medical, vision, and dental standards including physical fitness requirements
- meeting character and conduct standards including background screening
- achieving required test scores such as ASVAB
- eligibility for a security clearance when required
- team orientation with good communication and customer service skills
- solid arithmetic and record keeping ability
- interest in culinary arts, nutrition, and food safety
- attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
Job Duties
- Plan menus and order subsistence
- prepare and serve meals in galleys, mess decks, and wardrooms
- manage storerooms, inventories, and financial records
- operate and maintain kitchen and dining spaces
- lead food production teams and supervise sanitation and food safety
- support executive dining services and protocol events
- perform in flight food service duties when assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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