Navy NEC · Support
S15A Public Quarters Enlisted Aide Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Public Quarters Enlisted Aide Specialist supports public quarters operations by preparing meals, coordinating quarters maintenance, and planning official functions. The specialist follows protocol, etiquette, and public residence security requirements for Flag Officers and General Officers.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- meal preparation and service
- official function planning
- formal protocol and etiquette
- residence maintenance coordination
- event scheduling and logistics
- executive household support
- residence security awareness
- vendor and contractor coordination
- confidentiality and discretion
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- GNOME Gnutrition
- IBM Lotus 1-2-3
- Meals Plus
- PCS Revenue Control Systems FASTRAK School Meal Software
Civilian Career Paths
- Food Service
- Culinary Management
- Facilities Management
- Executive Protection
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ServSafe Food Handler
- ServSafe Manager
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
Career Growth
- Certified Executive Housekeeper (CEH)
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
- Facility Management Professional (FMP)
What the Work Involves
- Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
- Rotate and store food supplies.
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
- Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
Related Occupations
- Cooks, Restaurant
- Food Preparation Workers
- Cooks, Private Household
- Cooks, Short Order
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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