Army MOS · Support
Z5 Enlisted Aide
Overview
The Enlisted Aide specialty identifies positions requiring Soldiers qualified in enlisted aide duties and functions. These positions are on a General Officer's personal staff and require enlisted aide qualifications.
Core Skills
- executive support and administration
- calendar and schedule management
- event and travel coordination
- discretion and confidentiality
- written and verbal communication
- task prioritization and time management
- problem solving and anticipation of needs
- recordkeeping and documentation
- basic budgeting and expense tracking
- stakeholder and visitor coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Menu planning software
- Food safety labeling systems
- Culinary Software Services ChefTec
Civilian Career Paths
- Administration
- Project Management
- Culinary Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Culinary Educator (CCE)
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
- Certified Professional: Food Safety (CP-FS) · Funded · Promotion points
- Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC)
- Grocery Manager Certification
Career Growth
- Personal Certified Chef (PCC): Recertification Only · Funded · Promotion points
- Personal Certified Executive Chef (PCEC): Recertification Only · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Professional Organizer® · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Travel Associate (CTA)
- Certified Travel Counselor (CTC)
What the Work Involves
- Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
- Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
- Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
- Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
Related Occupations
- Cooks, Short Order
- Bakers
- Cooks, Private Household
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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