A culinary specialist works in the United States military to operate and manage dining facilities, often in the Navy or Coast Guard. As a culinary specialist, you provide catering and hospitality services for a range of people, from fellow crew members to admirals, executives, and the President. Job duties include cooking and cleaning, preparing menus, ordering food items, sanitizing materials, and operating kitchen facilities and dining areas. Often working in close quarters with a team, you need customer service skills and cooking experience. You must join a branch of the military for this career. Qualifications include attending culinary school, and additional training is provided on-the-job.