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Job Overview
Employment Type
Consulting
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Job Description
Culinary Specialists (CSs) play a pivotal role in the United States Navy, operating and managing food service and living accommodations to support Navy personnel with high-quality meals and optimal living conditions. These specialists are essential to naval operations as they prepare menus, oversee food inventory management, maintain financial records, and provide excellent dining experiences that contribute significantly to morale aboard ships and shore installations. Often referred to as the "heart of the ship," Culinary Specialists are entrusted with responsibilities that not only support daily nourishment but also uphold the traditions and hospitality of the Navy. They serve in a variety... Show More
Job Requirements
- Completion of Recruit Training
- Successful attendance at a seven-week "A" School for Culinary Specialists
- Physical fitness and ability to work in demanding environments
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Willingness to work in team settings
- Effective communication skills
- Compliance with Navy service obligations
Job Duties
- ABOUT Culinary Specialists (CSs) operate and manage Navy messes and living quarters to provide meals and accommodations for Navy personnel
- They prepare menus, manage food inventories, maintain financial records, and ensure high-quality dining experiences
- Often considered the "heart of the ship," CSs play a vital role in maintaining morale
- CSs serve on every ship and shore installation and may provide catering for admirals, senior officials, and even the President of the United States
- Responsibilities Culinary Specialists are responsible for: Preparing menus and ordering food items in appropriate quantities
- Operating and managing kitchen and dining facilities
- Maintaining subsistence inventories and financial records
- Serving as personal food service specialists in commanding officer and admiral messes
- Managing shipboard living quarters and shore-based hotel-type accommodations
- Serving as flight attendant aircrewmen when required
- Work is physically and mentally demanding and requires teamwork, precision, and attention to detail
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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