Military Service - Culinary Specialist
US Navy, Azusa, CA
Culinary Specialist role with the U.S. Navy in Azusa, CA, paying $77,775 to $83,919 per year with full benefits. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. Requires U.S. citizenship or green card, age 17 to 43, and a high school or GED diploma; no prior experience needed and training is provided.
What the posting says about criminal records
The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
Last checked Oct 25, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.
Overview
The U.S. Navy is hiring Culinary Specialists for food service work including meal preparation, menu planning, food safety, and high-volume production. Pay starts at roughly $77,775 with housing and food allowance, medical and dental coverage, and tuition assistance. Military service contracts range from 3 to 6 years depending on the job selected.
Requirements
- U.S. citizen or green card holder
- Age 17 to 43
- High school or GED diploma
- No prior experience required, training provided
- Follow recipes, dietary guidelines, and food safety procedures
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Job details
- Location
- Azusa, CA
- Pay
- $77,775 to $83,919 per year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Food Service and Hospitality
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Drug test
- Not stated