Culinary Specialist – Paid Training & Tuition Benefits

DC Army National Guard; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Food Service Specialist to support Soldiers with nutritious meals in field or fixed facilities. You’ll learn to plan menus, prepare and serve food, and uphold food safety and sanitation standards, whether feeding small teams or large units.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with pay during instruction. Eligible for tuition assistance and other benefits.

Qualifications

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

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 garrison and field kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cooking interest

Home economics

Health

Mathematics

Accounting

Chemistry

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Food Service Specialist to support Soldiers with nutritious meals in field or fixed facilities. You’ll learn to plan menus, prepare and serve food, and uphold food safety and sanitation standards, whether feeding small teams or large units.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with pay during instruction. Eligible for tuition assistance and other benefits.