Food Service Specialist — Paid Training & Tuition Support

DC Army National Guard; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 5,200 - 6,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Drill weekend pay

Job summary

DC Army National Guard in Cranston, RI seeks a Food Service Specialist to provide meals and nutrition for Soldiers, plan menus, and ensure food safety in field or fixed facilities.

Learn to operate kitchen equipment, prepare Army recipes, and help with inventory. Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with pay during drill weekends.

This role offers paid training, a monthly paycheck, and opportunities for civilian culinary careers.

Qualifications

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ages 17–35.
• Able to pass a physical exam and meet standards.
• Citizenship requirements per NATIONALGUARD.com.

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

Interest in cooking

Home economics

Health

Mathematics

Accounting basics

Chemistry basics

Job description

DC Army National Guard in Cranston, RI seeks a Food Service Specialist to provide meals and nutrition for Soldiers, plan menus, and ensure food safety in field or fixed facilities.

Learn to operate kitchen equipment, prepare Army recipes, and help with inventory. Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with pay during drill weekends.

This role offers paid training, a monthly paycheck, and opportunities for civilian culinary careers.