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NEC

NEC

S14A

Wardroom/Galley Supervisor

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Manages, supervises, directs, coordinates, and controls all functions of a wardroom/galley to achieve sustained excellence in all aspects of the food service operation.

Core Skills

  • galley operations management
  • wardroom service supervision
  • food production coordination
  • staff scheduling
  • sanitation compliance
  • food service quality control
  • equipment management
  • customer service management
  • operational resource control

Common Certifications

  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager
  • Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
  • Certified Sous Chef (CSC)
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
  • Foodservice Management Professional (FMP)
  • National Restaurant Association ServSafe Alcohol
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Civilian Career Paths

  • FOOD SERVICE
  • CULINARY MANAGEMENT
  • HUMAN RESOURCES
  • FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ServSafe Food Handler
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager
  • American Culinary Federation Certified Culinarian (CC)
  • National Restaurant Association Foundations of Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts

Career Growth

  • American Culinary Federation Certified Sous Chef (CSC)
  • American Culinary Federation Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
  • Foodservice Management Professional (FMP)

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.