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Culinary Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours

Job Description

Culinary Specialists (CSs) are integral members of the United States Navy, tasked with the crucial responsibility of operating and managing Navy messes and living quarters to provide meals and accommodations for Navy personnel. These specialists are stationed across every ship and shore installation, taking on the vital role of preparing menus, managing food inventories, and maintaining financial records to ensure smooth and efficient dining operations. Essentially considered the "heart of the ship," CSs significantly contribute to maintaining morale by delivering high-quality dining experiences. Beyond routine food preparation duties, they often serve in prestigious capacities, providing catering services for admirals, senior... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • successful completion of Navy Recruit Training
  • ability to work well in a team
  • strong arithmetic and verbal skills
  • physical fitness to meet Navy standards
  • commitment to military service with a commissioned Navy contract

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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