US Army
Food Safety Specialist - Paid Training, 30 Days PTO (90720)
Los Alamitos, California, US
Role snapshot
US Army is hiring a Food Safety Specialist - Paid Training, 30 Days PTO (90720) on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Los Alamitos, California, US.
- Company
- US Army
- Location
- Los Alamitos, California, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
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About the role
68R Health Care Specialist
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Job Overview:
Build a meaningful career in health and public safety as a Health Care Specialist in the U.S. Army. In this role, you will receive specialized training and hands-on experience protecting the health of Soldiers and their families by helping ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of food and other consumable products. You will develop technical skills in food inspection, quality assurance, sanitation, laboratory sampling, food safety, and public health standards while evaluating products and facilities for conditions that could affect human health. You will also gain experience documenting findings, identifying potential hazards, and recommending corrective actions. These skills provide valuable experience for civilian careers in food safety, quality assurance, public health, regulatory compliance, and inspection while supporting the health and readiness of the Army.
Requirements:
Attend paid Army training to gain skills and certifications in food safety inspection, sanitation processes, laboratory sampling techniques, public health assessment, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance.
Advanced certifications available with additional fully funded Army programs.
Benefits:
Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental plans.
30 days paid vacation.
90 days paid paternity and maternity paid time off.
Wellness programs including fitness facility access, nutrition consulting, curated fitness plans.
Housing, clothing, and relocation allowance.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan repayment.
Flexible retirement and pension plans.
Pay and Promotion:
Pay and promotions vary based on education level and qualifications.
Hiring bonus opportunities available.
Specialty bonuses available depending on qualifications and position.
Guaranteed promotion opportunities.
Additional Career Opportunities:
Upon successful completion of your first-term contract, you are guaranteed up to 5 interviews with your choice of industry-leading organizations across public health, regulatory compliance, food quality assurance, and laboratory safety fields.
Similar Career Fields Include: Food Safety Inspector, Quality Assurance Technician, Public Health Compliance Specialist. xmvmafu
About Our Organization:
The U.S. Army offers a wealth of possibilities for todays youth-whether you are looking to build a rewarding career, continue your education, or get hands-on training, the Army is committed to helping you build the future you are looking for and improve yourself in the process. Be All You Can Be.
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