Army National Guard: 92g Food Service Specialist

Job DescriptionIt 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 DutiesBake, fry, braise, boil, simmer, steam and sauté as prescribed by Army recipesOperate, maintain and clean field kitchen equipmentPerform preventive maintenance on garrison and field kitchen equipmentSome of the Skills You’ll LearnStandard and dietetic menus and recipesFood and supply orderingStorage of meats, poultry and other perishable itemsHelpful SkillsInterest in cooking, home economics, health, mathematics, accounting and chemistryThrough your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in restaurants or organizations that have their own dining facilities.

Depending on which specialty you pursue, you’ll be able to pursue a career as a cook, chef, meat cutter, butcher, or baker.Earn While You LearnGet 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/RequirementsBenefitsPaid trainingA monthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillFederal and State tuition assistanceRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)Health care benefits availableVA home loansBonuses, if applicableMost non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to changeRequirementsMilitary enlistment in the Army National GuardMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificateMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust 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.Other Job InformationJob ID: 1421062ZIP Code: 805212124Job Category: Supply and LogisticsAge Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Cook Chef Sous Line short order restaurant diner cafeteria restaurateur manager executive