92G Food Service Specialist

DC Army National Guard; Sturgis (SD); On-site; USD 8,900 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Student loans repayment

Health care

VA home loans

Bonuses

Drill weekend pay

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Food Service Specialist to feed Soldiers and ensure proper nutrition, sanitation, and safety in field and fixed facilities. You will learn to plan menus, prepare meals, and manage food safety during both large-scale deployments and training exercises.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with paid work during drill weekends. Benefits cover tuition assistance, retirement plans, and health care options.

Qualifications

• Interest in cooking, home economics, health, mathematics, accounting and chemistry.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Enlistment in the Army National Guard required.
• Be 17–35 years old and pass a physical exam.
• Citizenship requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Bake, fry, braise, boil, simmer, steam and sauté as prescribed by Army recipes.
• Operate, maintain and clean field kitchen equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cooking interest

Home economics

Health

Mathematics

Accounting

Chemistry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

It takes energy to keep the Army National Guard marching on, and that’s where you take the lead. As a Food Service Specialist for the Guard, it’s your duty to provide the sustenance your fellow Soldiers need to put their best foot forward and protect the nation.

In this role, you will take care of all dietary and nutritional needs of fellow Soldiers, ensuring their ability to face the challenges before them. You'll learn how to plan and prep menus, how to prepare and serve food, and how to ensure food safety and facility sanitation, whether you're feeding 25 Soldiers or 2,500, in the field or in a fixed facility.

Job Duties

• Bake, fry, braise, boil, simmer, steam and sauté as prescribed by Army recipes
• Operate, maintain and clean field kitchen equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on garrison and field kitchen equipment

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn

• Standard and dietetic menus and recipes
• Food and supply ordering
• Storage of meats, poultry and other perishable items

Helpful Skills

• Interest in cooking, home economics, health, mathematics, accounting and chemistry

Earn While You Learn

Get paid to learn! Join the Army National Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Food Service Specialist job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn fundamental Soldiering skills, and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.