PACIFIC OCEAN - Petty Officer 1st Class Derek Johnson, a food service specialist aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Stratton, puts the finishing touch on a baked cake while underway in the Pacific Ocean Aug. 16, 2012.
Food service specialists (FS) serve both at sea on Coast Guard cutters and at land units, and receive comprehensive training in all facets of food preparation including culinary fundamentals, advanced culinary methods and techniques, and pastry and baking. Training also includes instruction in accounting and purchasing, inventory management, military leadership, and time management.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie R. B. Elis
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