Food Service Specialist - Army National Guard (Birmingham, Alabama)

In the Army National Guard, the Food Service Specialist takes care of the dietary and nutritional needs of fellow Soldiers, ensuring their ability to meet the challenges before them. Youll learn how to plan and prep menus, how to prepare and serve food, and how to ensure food safety and facility sanitation, whether youre feeding 25 Soldiers or 2,500, in the field or in a fixed facility. And when your training is complete, you will have the professional savvy and leadership skills to assume a vital role in the growing hospitality industry.

Earn while you learn

Get paid to learn! Join the Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Food Service Specialist job training requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn fundamental Soldiering skills, and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Benefits

                   Paid training

                   A monthly paycheck

                   Montgomery G.I. Bill

                   Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October 30 September)

                   Retirement benefits for part-time service

                   Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)

                   401(k)-type savings plan

                   Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)

Requirements

                   High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)

                   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 www.NATIONALGUARD.com  for details)