I served 20+ years in the Navy and I don't care what anyone says...CS is one of the hardest jobs in the Navy! Their hours and the constant cleaning! Not to mention feeding ALL of the Sailors! I NEVER gave them a hard time!
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 I don't know about now, but when a sailor first reported to a ship, E4 and below, - back in the 80's. they had to pull galley duty for like their first 3 months! Never again! My brother was a CS also. Yeah, people have no idea! Yes, it's different for CS's on shore, but it's different for ALL ratings on shore!
You are 100% right!!! Im a retired SKC and the hardest workers in the Navy were the CS or MS's when I was active. Their work went unappreciated most of the time and poor guys got the end of the broomstick from the crew even when the meals were decent. Up earlier than most of the crew unless you were on watch and the last to the racks every day including Sundays when out to Sea.
The Official Dave Harris, I wasn't a cook/CS. It's definitely more work than you guys get credit for. Reminds me of the old saying, an army marches on its stomach. The whole thing keeps going because you guys make the food. It's a lot of logistics. Supply is underrated in all branches I think, it's important for a campaign and morale in general. I found your videos because you reviewed my favorite mre, chili Mac. Lol. Was really interesting to see around the ship in your other video.
ArmedHippy76 so you were in the army? You are so right supply is very underrated in all branches. Oh for real? That was the first MRE I ever ate. It was a lot better than I thought I would definitely eat it again!!
I’m really hoping becoming a CS is a good experience for me. A lot to cons really just wanna get my foot in the navy. But with this job it might suck might. I had two rates given to me boatswain mate or CS both bad ends of the stick🤣 but I rather do CS than BSM
Deina Lee you might like being a CS its not all bad. Once you make rank it becomes easier. There’s a lot of different avenues you can take within the CS rate like cooking at the White House and cooking for a admiral.
Man I wish I could join the military. I have kitchen experience and it sounds like a good job. You get to feed everyone and get to eat yourself. Hard work!
I feel you man lol. Go for it. Being a military cook lowkey beats being a civilian cook because at the end of the day you get all those military benefits that no restaurant can offer
Wow I'm not excited for this job at all. So there's no days off? No time to spare ? N do you stay on the ship after your done workin or are you able to go back to the dorms?
NeNe b this is the life on deployment or out in the water. When the ship is inport docked to land you get to go home everyday and you get days/weekends off. Just out to sea you work everyday.
I was a CS in the navy aboard USS Ranger CV-61 and USS Fox CG-33 and shore duty I also was CS in US Army SSG E-6 mess Sergeant so I know what it's like on both side of the house retired in 2015.
This rate is so ass. Inconsistent schedule On a 12 and 2 schedule CDO inspections every day. Getting off at almost 1900. Always some inspection going on. Constantly deep cleaning
As a high school student I am considering being a CS in the navy. Do you have any advice for me? I have always enjoyed cooking for my family but I have little experience in a professional kitchen. Will not having any experience in a pro. Kitchen put me at a disadvantage? Awesome content by the way!
You won't be disadvantaged at all because you're going to be sent to a training school where they'll teach you everything you need to know. In my case, I started as a different rate and transferred into CS- they didn't send me through the school, just trained me in the kitchen, and I did just fine. You'll pick it up fast, don't worry!
@@vindoodles7346 are you still in CS? I’m 17 and thinking of becoming one, I’m not too sure how to cook all that well but, it’s smth if wanna do, would you recommend being CS for someone?
@@ItachiUchiha-nb5cveveryone says it sucks but if you got the passion go for it. And I can relate to you I want to be a CS so I’m doing my own research
@officialharrydavis my head spinning with this job for my daughter. That’s the job she have CS and she was Not Happy.. PLEASE GIVE ME ADVICE how to keep her motivated? Thank you for all this information. Are you able to to switch out this role at any point in your career?
Keya McMichael It does get better as you go up in rank, so I would tell her to pick up rank fast. There are many opportunities for CS’s, so it’s not all cooking in the galley. As a cook it’s easy for us to rank up so that’s a good thing. It’s really just what you make it so tell her to go in with an open mindset and she will realize it’s really not that bad once you understand how thing operate.
The Official Dave Harris thank you so much! All I been doing is praying, writing and praying. She only 18 and we never been apart. This has been Sooooo hard for me. I can’t lie your video made me feel like I should’ve guided her more through this process. She been in boot camp for exactly 3 weeks as of tomorrow. She let me know she is now a E3 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽
Keya McMichael thank you for watching!! That’s good she’s making rank fast. She will be ok pretty soon she will make friends and forget all about you..lol.jk The navy will make her very independent and she will grow up fast.
The Official Dave Harris 😂 that’s fine I just want her to be successful! I’m all about straight facts. Not Sugar coating stuff. Keep making these videos I have learned a lot. Do you know how often they get mail in boot camp???? Also, I found this App called Sandboxx which is a letter writing app that is contracted with Fedex strictly military personnel families! Not sure if you heard of it but it’s very cool. She get my letters literally in 24 hours 😮
I ship Nov 5th and the job the Navy gave me was CS. I don't even want any job having to deal with food but my recruiter is saying I should go in with an open mind.
Princess Gabby that’s the same thing that happened to me I’m still to this day trying to change my rate but it’s a no go for me. All you can do is make the best of it and try to make rank as soon as possible. It does get a little better the higher rank you get. Good luck tho if you have any question let me know.
CAJually Me that’s what they tell you but it’s not always true. Well they told me after 2 years I could cross rate. It all depends on the year you joined if your rate is overmanned or undermanned. I wasn’t able to change rates because cooks are undermanned.
The Official Dave Harris see i figures something was off.. my contract is for March 2020 and i enlisted a month ago... i can either retake my asvab and risk not getting a high score again or just stick with what i have to try and change my rate.. i asked around people in the military already and some tell me to just cancel the contract and take it while others say stick to it since my foot is already in the door.. it’s confusing
CAJually Me if your going to do 4 years and get out I would stick with it but if you plan of doing the full 20 I would retake the asvab because if not you will regret it in the long run everyday hating your life because of your job you never wanted from the start.
Do other rates work similar hours on deployment? or is CS rate working more hours? How long is the deployment? Could you make a video on life when you're stateside
The only other rates i think work just as hard as CS is engineering rates and sometimes air deployment only when they have flight ops. The CS rate is the only rate your on your feet all day everyday non stop.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Thanks for the information brother, good to see you working hard. I hope you grind out your 20 years and earn that pension. Assuming you live 40 years after you retire, your pension is worth at least 2 million dollars, AT LEAST 2 MILLY. I'm going for Army mechanic so I can find easy work after my 20 years. Keep on keepin on
I only had two job rate cs are boatmain . Really want to be boatmain was out for year. Really hope the cs is wroth the time. Very close with my family mom brother and sister. Want be close to my state when i get station is possible for my overasea to be in state
I heard that you can go expeditionary as a cs is that true? Also, how hard is it to get stationed in San Diego?Currently in holds waiting to go to A School.
本当BrokeBoi dont get me wrong its a good stepping stone. See if you can get a different rate and if not just thug it out i dont regret becoming a cs its just not for me.
You good, just don't let it happen again lol. How you been? Hey I am going to try to do shout out videos soon. Could I give you a shout out on my channel?
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I served 20+ years in the Navy and I don't care what anyone says...CS is one of the hardest jobs in the Navy! Their hours and the constant cleaning! Not to mention feeding ALL of the Sailors! I NEVER gave them a hard time!
jbshave I’m glad you agree a lot of retirees be trying to ack like being a CS isn’t a hard job.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 I don't know about now, but when a sailor first reported to a ship, E4 and below, - back in the 80's. they had to pull galley duty for like their first 3 months! Never again! My brother was a CS also. Yeah, people have no idea! Yes, it's different for CS's on shore, but it's different for ALL ratings on shore!
jbshave yes they still do that just about ever rate has to work in the galley to help the CS they call it cranking. They are called FSA’s.
Yes I was fsa to the wardroom on the Kennedy in 2001 yes they were ms back then I think but yeah they definitely work very hard
You are 100% right!!! Im a retired SKC and the hardest workers in the Navy were the CS or MS's when I was active. Their work went unappreciated most of the time and poor guys got the end of the broomstick from the crew even when the meals were decent. Up earlier than most of the crew unless you were on watch and the last to the racks every day including Sundays when out to Sea.
That's the job the navy gave me, Imma just thug it out 🤔
Im doing the same thing just making the best of my situation
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 where are you stationed?
@@janetdoll1999 san diego, Ca
janet pizana what’s your ship date?
@@ebonyarmour9349 I was supposed to ship Feb but they're trying to ship me out in a month or so
Looking at the videos brings back so many memories when I was serving to the US Navy. I was a CS myself.
When did you serve?
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 1998-2007
I was in the Army, and two MOS's didn't get any flack, medics and cooks. Treat them right and you got treated. Loved the fresh cooked meals!
You are so right. Thank you for your service.
Great video. We don't get to hear much about all the work to keep people fed and on mission, it's important stuff. Thanks for sharing.
ArmedHippy76 yes it’s very overlooked. Thank you for watching. Were you a cook?
The Official Dave Harris, I wasn't a cook/CS. It's definitely more work than you guys get credit for. Reminds me of the old saying, an army marches on its stomach. The whole thing keeps going because you guys make the food. It's a lot of logistics. Supply is underrated in all branches I think, it's important for a campaign and morale in general. I found your videos because you reviewed my favorite mre, chili Mac. Lol. Was really interesting to see around the ship in your other video.
ArmedHippy76 so you were in the army? You are so right supply is very underrated in all branches. Oh for real? That was the first MRE I ever ate. It was a lot better than I thought I would definitely eat it again!!
Thanks for this well informed video and ALL PRAISES AND RESPECT TO ALL THE NAVY CULINARY SPECIALIST. KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT SERVICE. AMEN
You’re welcome
I worked Graveyard Shift also. That is exactly what I did. We did Midrats and prep breakfast. We did the chop log also which was rotated.
I finished my test at MEPs the other day just have to get my physical done and I cant wait to get myself in that galley!!!💪💪
That’s wassup congratulations!! I’m sure you will pass the physical!
I’m really hoping becoming a CS is a good experience for me. A lot to cons really just wanna get my foot in the navy. But with this job it might suck might. I had two rates given to me boatswain mate or CS both bad ends of the stick🤣 but I rather do CS than BSM
Deina Lee you might like being a CS its not all bad. Once you make rank it becomes easier. There’s a lot of different avenues you can take within the CS rate like cooking at the White House and cooking for a admiral.
Every job is an important job but you'll probably have more fun cooking.
My Cousin Skeeter sometimes it was fun cooking in the galley because nobody took it serious and everyone would do stupid stuff all the time.
U picked the right one
100k views coming right up, congrats bro
UnFathomed Beatz thanks bro I hope so🤞🏾
Man I wish I could join the military. I have kitchen experience and it sounds like a good job. You get to feed everyone and get to eat yourself. Hard work!
Christian Garza what’s stopping you?
I feel you man lol. Go for it. Being a military cook lowkey beats being a civilian cook because at the end of the day you get all those military benefits that no restaurant can offer
Thanks for your hard work and service.
I was a CS from 1999 to 2005. I remember being underway boy did it suck!!!
Wow! Hardest working folks in our Navy!!
For real!!
CS, BM, EN, MM are the hardest working rates, at least on a mid size ship.
@@buddylove6718 facts!
Wow I'm not excited for this job at all. So there's no days off? No time to spare ? N do you stay on the ship after your done workin or are you able to go back to the dorms?
NeNe b this is the life on deployment or out in the water. When the ship is inport docked to land you get to go home everyday and you get days/weekends off. Just out to sea you work everyday.
NeNe b it has some positive side to the CS rate its not all bad. Its whatever you make it
I was a CS in the navy aboard USS Ranger CV-61 and USS Fox CG-33 and shore duty I also was CS in US Army SSG E-6 mess Sergeant so I know what it's like on both side of the house retired in 2015.
This rate is so ass.
Inconsistent schedule
On a 12 and 2 schedule
CDO inspections every day. Getting off at almost 1900.
Always some inspection going on. Constantly deep cleaning
Big facts worse rate in the navy in my opinion.
My ship date is Feb 4 2020 wish me luck!
Deina Lee good luck you got this!!
Mine is February 3rd 2020
Jamaria peerman good luck 👍
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 thank you!
Jamaria peerman your welcome
Before lunch, we ate from 1000-1030 and for dinner we ate from 1600-1630.
Do you any advice If a person wants to do 20 Years in the navy and how do you get better at public speaking
practice. i suck at public speaking that's my biggest fear but in the military you have to speak in front of large crowds often.
should i thug it out? the only pro i can think of is you learn a valuable life skill but theres alot of cons
Khal Drogo if you don’t mind cooking I would just thug it out you might think it’s a cool job it all depends on the person.
As a high school student I am considering being a CS in the navy. Do you have any advice for me? I have always enjoyed cooking for my family but I have little experience in a professional kitchen. Will not having any experience in a pro. Kitchen put me at a disadvantage? Awesome content by the way!
You won't be disadvantaged at all because you're going to be sent to a training school where they'll teach you everything you need to know. In my case, I started as a different rate and transferred into CS- they didn't send me through the school, just trained me in the kitchen, and I did just fine. You'll pick it up fast, don't worry!
@@vindoodles7346 are you still in CS? I’m 17 and thinking of becoming one, I’m not too sure how to cook all that well but, it’s smth if wanna do, would you recommend being CS for someone?
@@vindoodles7346you good? You disappeared
@@ItachiUchiha-nb5cveveryone says it sucks but if you got the passion go for it. And I can relate to you I want to be a CS so I’m doing my own research
This sounds exhausting
As a E-5 what are your duties? How does it change as you advance?
@officialharrydavis my head spinning with this job for my daughter. That’s the job she have CS and she was Not Happy.. PLEASE GIVE ME ADVICE how to keep her motivated?
Thank you for all this information.
Are you able to to switch out this role at any point in your career?
Keya McMichael It does get better as you go up in rank, so I would tell her to pick up rank fast. There are many opportunities for CS’s, so it’s not all cooking in the galley. As a cook it’s easy for us to rank up so that’s a good thing. It’s really just what you make it so tell her to go in with an open mindset and she will realize it’s really not that bad once you understand how thing operate.
Keya McMichael you can switch jobs down the line in your career it just depends on what year you joined and if your job is overmanned.
The Official Dave Harris thank you so much! All I been doing is praying, writing and praying. She only 18 and we never been apart. This has been Sooooo hard for me.
I can’t lie your video made me feel like I should’ve guided her more through this process. She been in boot camp for exactly 3 weeks as of tomorrow. She let me know she is now a E3 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽
Keya McMichael thank you for watching!! That’s good she’s making rank fast. She will be ok pretty soon she will make friends and forget all about you..lol.jk The navy will make her very independent and she will grow up fast.
The Official Dave Harris 😂 that’s fine I just want her to be successful! I’m all about straight facts. Not Sugar coating stuff. Keep making these videos I have learned a lot.
Do you know how often they get mail in boot camp???? Also, I found this App called Sandboxx which is a letter writing app that is contracted with Fedex strictly military personnel families! Not sure if you heard of it but it’s very cool. She get my letters literally in 24 hours 😮
Hard Core
Hard in the paint!
I ship Nov 5th and the job the Navy gave me was CS. I don't even want any job having to deal with food but my recruiter is saying I should go in with an open mind.
Princess Gabby that’s the same thing that happened to me I’m still to this day trying to change my rate but it’s a no go for me. All you can do is make the best of it and try to make rank as soon as possible. It does get a little better the higher rank you get. Good luck tho if you have any question let me know.
The Official Dave Harris i was told i could request an MOS change after 18 months.. is that not true?
CAJually Me that’s what they tell you but it’s not always true. Well they told me after 2 years I could cross rate. It all depends on the year you joined if your rate is overmanned or undermanned. I wasn’t able to change rates because cooks are undermanned.
The Official Dave Harris see i figures something was off.. my contract is for March 2020 and i enlisted a month ago... i can either retake my asvab and risk not getting a high score again or just stick with what i have to try and change my rate.. i asked around people in the military already and some tell me to just cancel the contract and take it while others say stick to it since my foot is already in the door.. it’s confusing
CAJually Me if your going to do 4 years and get out I would stick with it but if you plan of doing the full 20 I would retake the asvab because if not you will regret it in the long run everyday hating your life because of your job you never wanted from the start.
Do other rates work similar hours on deployment? or is CS rate working more hours?
How long is the deployment? Could you make a video on life when you're stateside
The only other rates i think work just as hard as CS is engineering rates and sometimes air deployment only when they have flight ops. The CS rate is the only rate your on your feet all day everyday non stop.
CS work more hours hands down and deployment can vary between 6 to 9 months depending on the mission and or ship.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Thanks for the information brother, good to see you working hard. I hope you grind out your 20 years and earn that pension. Assuming you live 40 years after you retire, your pension is worth at least 2 million dollars, AT LEAST 2 MILLY. I'm going for Army mechanic so I can find easy work after my 20 years. Keep on keepin on
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 maaan, true dat! CS and us engineering are overworked
@@matthewtenorioduenas202 yes we are. The first ones at work and the last ones to leave.
since I wear glasses they said the only job I can get is CS is that true?
MysteryPersona that is not true you can qualify for plenty of rates if you wear glasses.
I only had two job rate cs are boatmain . Really want to be boatmain was out for year. Really hope the cs is wroth the time. Very close with my family mom brother and sister. Want be close to my state when i get station is possible for my overasea to be in state
Great content 😍😍
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I heard that you can go expeditionary as a cs is that true? Also, how hard is it to get stationed in San Diego?Currently in holds waiting to go to A School.
I'm stationed in San Diego. It's possible.
Yes you can be expeditionary as a CS and its very possible to get stationed in San Diego.
It can't be too difficult to end up in San Diego, I didn't even ask to go and was sent there lol
How many weeks is A school?
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How you rank up as cs
Richrad Lewis dame as every other rate. Take a test.
So there’s no time to exercise?
If you weren’t a CS, what other rate would you choose?
Jerry G I would be a Seabee like a builder or even a SH cutting hair stocking up vending machines.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794SH is such a chill rate, and lowkey the best
What about em rate
I don’t know too much about the em rate sorry. I’m sure you can look it up on TH-cam tho.
When do you get days off?
When your underway you don’t get any off days unless you hit a port then you will get a day or two off.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 alright thank you!
Is being a cs worth it?
本当BrokeBoi no not to me its not especially if you dont want to do anything that has to do with food or hospitality service.
Taste Buddz damn I might say fuck this navy shit then
本当BrokeBoi dont get me wrong its a good stepping stone. See if you can get a different rate and if not just thug it out i dont regret becoming a cs its just not for me.
it depends that's what I do...people depend on me lol
@@coprice94do you like it man
You good, just don't let it happen again lol. How you been? Hey I am going to try to do shout out videos soon. Could I give you a shout out on my channel?
Evasive Blue wassup man yeah you can give me a shoutout im fine with that.
Hey we can do collabs via video share. Hit me up if you need any help. I am growing slow, but steady.
Evasive Blue when do you want to do a collab