Culinary Specialist (US Navy)
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| Culinary Specialist | |
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 Rating insignia |
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| Issued by: United States Navy | |
| Type | Enlisted rating |
| Abbreviation | CS |
| Specialty | Administration |
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Culinary Specialist (abbreviated CS) is a United States Navy occupational rating. It was formerly the Mess Management Specialist (MS) rating until 15 January 2004,[1] and as Steward (SD) prior to 1975.[2]
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[edit] Duties
Culinary Specialists operate and manage Navy messes and living quarters established to subsist and accommodate Naval personnel in addition to many other duties including but not limited to:
- Estimate quantities and kinds of foodstuffs required.
- Assist Supply Officers in ordering and storage of subsistence items and procurement of equipment and mess gear.
- Check delivery for quantity and assist medical personnel in inspection for quality.
- Prepare menus and plan, prepare, and serve meals.
- Maintain food service spaces and associated equipment in a clean and sanitary condition, including storerooms and refrigerated spaces.
- Maintain records of financial transactions and submit required reports.
- Maintain, oversee, and manage quarters afloat and ashore.[3]
Navy Culinary Specialists run the White House Mess for the President of the United States.[citation needed]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Mess Management Specialist Rating Name Changes". Navy.mil. U.S. Navy. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=11398. Retrieved 2007-12-23.
- ^ "Navy Ratings". Bluejacket.com. http://bluejacket.com/usn_ratings.html. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- ^ "Navy enlisted manpower and personnel classifications". Bureau of Naval Personnel. US Navy. http://buperscd.technology.navy.mil/bup_updt/508/OccStandards/OccStd_Menu.htm. Retrieved 2007-01-11.
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