92G Food Service Specialist

Job Description It 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. Responsibilities Plan and prepare menus according to Army recipes. Cook, bake, fry, braise, boil, simmer, steam and sauté foods as prescribed. Operate, maintain, clean and perform preventive maintenance on field kitchen equipment. Ensure food safety and facility sanitation for meals ranging from 25 Soldiers to 2,500 in the field or fixed facility. Skills & Training Standard and dietetic menus and recipes. Food and supply ordering. Storage of meats, poultry and other perishable items. Interest in cooking, home economics, health, mathematics, accounting and chemistry. Earn While You 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, followed by nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Benefits Paid training. A monthly paycheck. Montgomery GI Bill. Federal and State tuition assistance. Retirement benefits for part‑time service. Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage). 401(k)‑type savings plan. Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans). Health care benefits available. VA home loans. Bonuses, if applicable. Most non‑prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change. Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard. Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Must be between the ages of 17 and 35. Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards. Must meet citizenship requirements. 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. Job ID: 7034 ZIP Code: 78602 #J-18808-Ljbffr