US Coast Guard Culinary Program

The culinary program is designed to assist the unit in fulfilling its operational missions. Since the culinary program directly affects the unit’s nutritional well-being and morale, it is essential that the unit provides quality resolutions to any food service problems quickly and when possible, to the member’s satisfaction.

Training:
Food service specialists receive top training in cooking skills, accounting, management, leadership, and the ability to organize and carry out many tasks. They also will learn equipment use and safety; recipe conversions; basic food preparation skills and terminology; baking; sanitation; purchasing; storage; nutrition and wellness cooking; and dining-facility management. Being an Culinary Specialist provides excellent preparation and training in the fields of restaurant management, catering, cooking or a variety of other jobs in the hospitality industries.