Army Cooks *Enlistment Required/No Experience Necessary*

**THIS JOB REQUIRES ENLISTING/JOINING THE U.S. ARMY**

This is an entry-level position with no experience necessary. When you enlist into the Army as an Army Cook, you become a part of a team of Soldiers. As a Soldier you secure your future with a career in the Active Duty Army (full-time) and are able to take advantage of all the benefits that serving in the Army gives you. You gain leadership skills, college credit, and job-security by enlisting into the Army that is hard to find in the civilian sector. The culinary specialist is primarily responsible for the preparation and service of food in field or garrison foodservice operations.

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
• Attend Basic and Advanced Training (paid)

Basic Qualifications:

• Age - 17 to 34 years old
• Education - Current Senior in High School(HS), HS Diploma, GED, GED equivalent, or higher education level completed
• Citizenship - U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident
• Submit to background and medical screening
• Receive a passing score on the ASVAB

Benefits:

• Enlistment bonus up to $40,000, varies by job and individual qualifications
• Education benefits
  • Tuition Assistance ($4,000 annually) / GI Bill (up to $108,000 for 36 months of attending college)
• Paid training (Basic and Advanced)
• 30 days of paid vacation earned every year
• Additional living expenses for those who have dependents
• Various lengths of contracts available from 2 years to 6 years normally