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, 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, prepare and serve food, and ensure food safety and facility sanitation, whether you’re feeding 25 soldiers or 2,500 in the field or a fixed facility. Job Duties 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 You’ll Learn Standard and dietetic menus and recipes Food and supply ordering Storage of meats, poultry and other perishable items Helpful Skills Interest in cooking, home economics, health, mathematics, accounting and chemistry Earn While You Learn Get 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. Training Food Service Specialist job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training followed by nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training, covering classroom instruction and field operations. 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 dollars in coverage 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program up to 50,000 dollars for existing loans Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non‑prior service candidates will earn between 200 and 250 dollars 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 (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) #J-18808-Ljbffr