Job Title:
Culinary Operations Specialist
Company: US Navy
Location: Marion, IN
Created: 2026-03-08
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
About the Role: Culinary Operations Specialists play a crucial role in managing meal preparation and accommodations for Navy personnel, operating as the 'heart of the ship.' You will be responsible for crafting menus, managing food supplies, maintaining financial records, and delivering exceptional dining experiences that boost morale among crew members. Your expertise will also support high-profile events that may serve admirals, senior officials, and even the President of the United States. Responsibilities: Designing and ordering food menus in appropriate quantities. Operating and managing kitchen and dining facilities. Maintaining inventory of food supplies and financial records. Serving as personal food service specialists for commanding officers and admirals. Overseeing shipboard living quarters and shore-based accommodations. Assisting as flight attendant aircrewmen when required. What to Expect: As a Culinary Operations Specialist, you'll work in various settings including kitchens, dining areas, living quarters, and food storerooms on ships and at shore bases. This role demands physical stamina and mental agility, requiring teamwork, precision, and unwavering attention to detail. Work Environment: Throughout a 20-year career, you can expect to spend 60% of your time assigned to fleet units and 40% at shore stations. Work locations will include shipboard galleys, mess decks, and shore facilities, often in fast-paced and detail-oriented environments. Training & Advancement: After recruit training, you will attend a seven-week