Nutrition Care Specialist (68M), U.S. Army

Job overview

The Nutrition Care Specialist (68M), U.S. Army role is listed in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes base pay as competitive and notes potential bonuses. The U.S. Army role supports nutrition care for service members, their families, retirees, and veterans. The specialist prepares and serves diets tailored to patients’ medical conditions, works with a Registered Dietitian on customized diets and menus, and teaches nutrition and wellness. The position is an entry-level military enlistment opportunity, not a civilian contractor role, and includes basic and advanced individual training.

What you'll do

• Provide healthy diets and medical nutrition therapy for patients
• prepare and serve food suited to individual medical conditions
• work with a Registered Dietitian to create customized diets and balanced menus
• teach wellness, nutrition, health, and good food choices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

nutrition care specialist

68m

u.s. army

military enlistment

nutrition care

medical nutrition therapy

food preparation

dietetic counseling

houston tx

entry level

no experience necessary

high school diploma or ged

basic training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses
• Thrift Savings Plan and pension eligibility
• special pays
• TRICARE medical coverage
• dental and vision care
• tuition assistance, GI Bill, and student loan repayment assistance
• housing allowance and on-base housing access
• relocation assistance
• family support programs
• VA benefits
• access to recreation facilities and programs.

Why this role

No experience is necessary. Requirements include U.S. citizenship or permanent residency with a valid Green Card, age 17–34, a high school diploma or GED, and a qualifying 95 ASVAB score in Operators & Food. Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training; 12 nationally recognized certifications are available.

About the employer

U.S. Army is hiring for this role. Industry: National Security. Sector: 92.