Welcome to Culinary Specialist A School

The Food Service Specialist rating is comprised of a workforce that reflects the best of our great nation.

Mission Statement

WE are team players. By working together, we promote unit morale and enhance unit effectiveness.

WE demonstrate culinary arts excellence through professional development, talent, personal creativity and resourcefulness.

WE ensure the existing and replacement workforce is prepared for current and future mission requirements.

WE deliver superlative service on every platform, in any environment, at any time, through sacrifice and strong adherence to Coast Guard Core Values.

WE are dedicated and devoted to support through customer service.

WE are mission enablers, committed to mission execution through mission readiness.

WE thrive in our unique role within the United States Coast Guard.

WE are the preeminent food service professionals of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

WE are United States Coast Guard Culinary Specialists.


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