Army Cooks *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 saut as prescribed by Army recipesOperate, maintain, and clean field kitchen equipmentPerform preventive maintenance on garrison and field kitchen equipmentAttend Basic and Advanced Training (paid)Basic Qualifications:Age - 17 to 34 years oldEducation - Current Senior in High School(HS), HS Diploma, GED, GED equivalent, or higher education level completedCitizenship - U.S. Citizen/Permanent ResidentSubmit to background and medical screeningReceive a passing score on the ASVABBenefits:Enlistment bonus up to $40,000, varies by job and individual qualificationsEducation benefitsTuition 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 yearAdditional living expenses for those who have dependentsVarious lengths of contracts available from 2 years to 6 years normallyRequired qualifications:17 years or olderLegally authorized to work in the United StatesDrug screeningSpeaks EnglishReads EnglishAt least high school diploma or equivalent or higher

Created: 2025-09-06