Culinary Artisan

As a Culinary Specialist in the U.S. Army, you'll have the opportunity to develop your culinary skills and work in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and strong communication skills.

We are seeking an experienced Culinary Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and servicing meals both in the field and at home stations, as well as ordering and inspecting food supplies, and maintaining the kitchen's safety and sanitation.

• 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.

• Be between the ages of 17–40.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Submit to background and medical screening
• Receive a passing score on the ASVAB

Job training for a Culinary Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in food preparation.

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a future with civilian cafes, restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, hospitals, manufacturing plants, schools and other organizations that have their own dining facilities. Depending on your specialty, you'll be able to pursue a career as a cook, chef, meat cutter, butcher, or baker.

As a member of the U.S. Army, you and your family can be covered under the TRICARE Health Plan – a top-tier healthcare program that provides medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Active-duty members receive medical and dental care at no cost. Your family can also receive healthcare services at military or civilian facilities through TRICARE at little or no cost.