Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $32,700.00 - $43,800.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Housing allowance
Life insurance
Job Description
The United States Navy is a prestigious branch of the U.S. Armed Forces dedicated to maintaining national security and projecting naval power worldwide. It is a vast organization renowned for its commitment to excellence, discipline, and innovation. The Navy operates a wide array of ships, submarines, aircraft, and facilities worldwide, underpinning its mission to protect the country’s interests at sea and on land. It offers diverse career paths for individuals interested in serving their country in technical, operational, and specialized fields. Serving in the Navy provides opportunities for personal growth, professional development, education, and travel, supported by competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and structured advancement programs.
The role of a Culinary Specialist in the United States Navy is critical to sustaining crew morale, health, and operational readiness aboard ships and at shore facilities. Culinary Specialists are responsible for operating and managing Navy dining and lodging services, which includes planning menus, preparing meals, managing inventories, and maintaining financial records. They work in various environments ranging from large mess decks and galleys to small wardrooms and executive dining spaces, sometimes supporting high-profile executive food service. This role demands a balance of culinary skill, leadership, attention to detail, and adherence to strict safety and sanitation standards.
Culinary Specialists participate in fast-paced food service operations under high standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation, often working in team settings with rotating schedules aligned to ship or base operations. They lead food production teams, supervise sanitation and food safety protocols, and have the opportunity to engage in specialized duties such as flight food service or executive dining. Training begins with recruit and accession training, followed by on-the-job qualification in galley operations, baking, serving, and records management. Advancement is progressive, offering pathways to leadership roles and special programs like Executive Services and Instructor duty. This position offers significant opportunities for continuous learning and career development within the Navy culinary community.
The role of a Culinary Specialist in the United States Navy is critical to sustaining crew morale, health, and operational readiness aboard ships and at shore facilities. Culinary Specialists are responsible for operating and managing Navy dining and lodging services, which includes planning menus, preparing meals, managing inventories, and maintaining financial records. They work in various environments ranging from large mess decks and galleys to small wardrooms and executive dining spaces, sometimes supporting high-profile executive food service. This role demands a balance of culinary skill, leadership, attention to detail, and adherence to strict safety and sanitation standards.
Culinary Specialists participate in fast-paced food service operations under high standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation, often working in team settings with rotating schedules aligned to ship or base operations. They lead food production teams, supervise sanitation and food safety protocols, and have the opportunity to engage in specialized duties such as flight food service or executive dining. Training begins with recruit and accession training, followed by on-the-job qualification in galley operations, baking, serving, and records management. Advancement is progressive, offering pathways to leadership roles and special programs like Executive Services and Instructor duty. This position offers significant opportunities for continuous learning and career development within the Navy culinary community.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- meet age limits as required by Navy policy
- pass medical, vision, and dental exams
- meet body composition and physical fitness standards
- pass background screening
- achieve required test scores
- obtain security clearance if required
- possess good communication and customer service skills
- ability to perform arithmetic and maintain records
- ability to safely work in hot, fast-paced environments
Job Qualifications
- Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy
- high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions
- meeting age limits set by Navy policy
- meeting medical, vision, and dental standards
- meeting character and conduct standards
- achieving required test scores like Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
- eligibility for a security clearance if 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 recipes and sanitation procedures
- ability to meet Navy enlistment standards and work safely in hot and fast paced environments
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)
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