Food Service Specialist - Part Time

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.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.Operate, maintain and clean field kitchen equipment• Perform preventive maintenance on garrison and field kitchen equipmentFood and supply ordering• Storage of meats, poultry and other perishable itemsThrough your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in restaurants or organizations that have their own dining facilities. 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. Paid training~ Montgomery GI Bill~ Retirement benefits for part-time service~ Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)~Bonuses, if applicable~ Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to changeMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificateMust be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards