Who is the senior enlisted assigned to the food service division?

The senior enlisted assigned to the food service division is the Leading Culinary Specialist. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities and is pivotal in ensuring that food service operations run efficiently and effectively within the Navy. The Leading Culinary Specialist typically oversees the culinary specialists, manages food preparation, and ensures high standards of food quality and safety are maintained.

This position is essential for training and mentoring personnel in culinary skills and food service practices, directly influencing the readiness of service members by providing nutritious meals. Furthermore, the Leading Culinary Specialist plays a key role in operational planning related to food service logistics, menu planning, and managing inventory.

In contrast, while the Mess Deck Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the dining facility, including managing the mess deck and ensuring cleanliness, they do not hold the senior enlisted title. The Supply Officer and Food Service Officer have broader managerial or logistical roles and are typically officers rather than senior enlisted personnel. Thus, the Leading Culinary Specialist is distinctly recognized as the senior enlisted member in the food service division.