“CSs are on the coronary heart of Warfighter readiness. Our Navy meals service groups take skilled satisfaction of their high quality service and essential contributions to fleet well being and mission execution,” mentioned Naval Provide Techniques Command (NAVSUP) Navy Meals Service Director Cmdr. Jesse Petty.
This 12 months, the Navy has plans to arrange an estimated 77,450 kilos of roast turkey, 21,500 kilos of stuffing, 35,800 kilos of mashed potatoes, 16,000 kilos of candy potatoes, 8,800 kilos of inexperienced bean casserole, 4,850 kilos of cranberry sauce and three,600 gallons of gravy for the standard meals decisions.
Baked ham, shrimp cocktail, corn on the cob, egg nog and an assortment of pies might be on menus as properly for Sailors to take pleasure in each ashore and afloat. They are going to be full of wholesome, nutritious meals whereas staying centered on their mission.
“The Navy’s greater than 8,000 CSs, deployed across the globe, put together on common 80 million healthful meals per 12 months, guaranteeing the Navy’s combating forces function at peak efficiency,” mentioned Petty. “CSs aren’t solely serving meals day-after-day, they’re concerned in planning subsistence load-outs on ships and submarines guaranteeing endurance ranges are optimum, they usually additionally coordinate and execute particular occasions. They’re important regardless of the place they’re, sustaining the Warfighter with the very best ranges of culinary experience!”
CSs obtain in depth coaching in culinary arts, lodge administration and different hospitality business areas. They supply meals service, catering and hospitality companies for Sailors, senior authorities executives, and inside the White Home Mess for the President of america.
NAVSUP is headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and employs a various, worldwide workforce of greater than 25,000 army and civilian personnel. NAVSUP and the Navy Provide Corps conduct and allow provide chain, acquisition, operational logistics and Sailor & household care actions with our mission companions to generate readiness and maintain naval forces worldwide to forestall and decisively win wars. Be taught extra at www.navsup.navy.mil, www.fb.com/navsup and https://twitter.com/navsupsyscom.
