Culinary Specialist (abbreviated CS) is a United States Navy and United States Coast Guard occupational rating. The Navy rating was created on January 15, 2004, from the Mess Management Specialist (MS) rating.
The U.S. Coast Guard replaced its previously named Food Service Specialist (FS) rating with Culinary Specialist on January 6, 2017, in order to "accurately reflect the culinary skills and professional expertise held by members of the rating".
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"Steward's mates joke as they dry silverware in the wardroom of U.S.S. Ticonderoga (CV-14).", 11-1944 - NARA - 520869.jpg
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) prepa...
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US Navy Culinary Specialist (CS). Crossed keys and quill superimposed upon an open ledger.
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US Coast Guard Food Service Specialist (FS) rating insignia.