Culinary Specialist

Company: Navy
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

In the Navy, the galley, or dining area, is the heart of every ship. This is where the crew gathers to eat, socialize and relax. As a Culinary Specialist, you run the show by providing one of the key components of every Sailor?s quality of life. Whether you?re serving up a spaghetti dinner on a submarine, preparing a gourmet meal for foreign dignitaries on a carrier, or even cooking for the White House, your work will always be essential to keeping morale at its best.

For a limited time, get a $30,000 enlistment bonus to take your culinary craft to new depths when you join as a Culinary Specialist Submarines (CSS) by June. Connect with a recruiter for details. - - PAY AND BENEFITS From the day you start, you?ll receive: - ? - - - Competitive salary ? - - - Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment ? - - - Free health insurance ? - - - Free housing ? - - - A retirement plan ? - - - Paid training ? - - - College credit - EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES ? - - - Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance ? - - - Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition ? - - - Professional credentials and certifications ? - - - College credit hours toward a bachelor?s or associate degree through the American Council on Education - QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS ? - - - U.S. citizen or equivalent ? - - - High school graduate or equivalent ? - - - 17 years of age or older - WORK ENVIRONMENT - Culinary Specialists work as part of a team in kitchens, dining areas, living quarters and food service storerooms aboard ships and onshore bases. Culinary Specialist Submarines (CSS) have the opportunity to serve aboard submarines. - TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT - Upon completion of initial training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes (known as Boot Camp), you?ll report for specialized training including: Class ?A? Technical School (5 weeks) in Fort Lee, VA, for instruction and training in food preparation, nutrition and dining service. - After ?A? School, Culinary Specialist Submarines (CSS) candidates will continue their training: - Basic Enlisted Submarine School (9 weeks) in Groton, CT, for training in basic submarine systems. Note that this training is only for Culinary Specialists Submarines. - After completing training, Culinary Specialists and Culinary Specialist Submarines will receive their first assignments. Culinary Specialists may be assigned to ships or shore stations, while Culinary Specialist Submarines may be assigned to submarines or shore stations.

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