Food Service Operations Specialist

Becoming a Food Service Operations Specialist in the United States Army requires an enlistment in either the Army (full-time) or Army Reserve (part-time). Prior to your first duty assignment you will be required to complete 9 weeks of Basic Combat Training (BCT), immediately followed by Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at one of the Army's training locations. The location listed reflects only the location of your AIT. Your permanent duty location will be determined by the needs of the Army. During AIT you will learn specific skills required to perform your day-to-day mission. Some of your duties will include, but are not limited to performing preliminary food preparation procedures; preparing and /or cooking menu items listed on the production schedule; baking, frying, braising, boiling simmering, steams and saut?ing as prescribed by Army recipes. You will also set up serving lines, garnish food items, and apply food protection and sanitation measures in field and garrison environment.