Nutrition Care Specialist

Job Overview

As a Nutrition Care Specialist, you'll provide healthy and nutritious diets for patients and medical nutrition therapy for military service members, their families, retirees, and veterans. You’ll prepare and serve food that meets each patient’s individual medical condition for rapid recovery, disease management, and the promotion of health and wellness. You’ll work with a Registered Dietitian to create customized diets and specially balanced menus for patients, and you’ll teach wellness, nutrition, health, and good food choices.

At A Glance

• Enlisted Soldier: Yes
• Officer: No
• Active Duty: Yes
• Army Reserve: Yes
• Army National Guard: No
• Entry Level: Yes

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
• 17 to 42 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

Testing & Certifications

• 6 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (8 weeks, 92G, Culinary Specialist, 7 weeks, Nutrition Care Specialist)
• ASVAB Score: Operators & Food (OF): 95

Skills You'll Learn

• Nutrition & Wellness
• Food Preparation & Cooking
• Dietetic Counseling

More To Consider

The Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) can reduce the length of your initial training and streamline your assignment process so you can start your Army career sooner. Prior skills or experience relating to this career may put you in position to join the Army at a higher rank, earn more pay, and obtain leadership positions quicker. Work with a recruiter to get started.