Arianne Gunn in her coast guard uniform

Arianne Gunn

Culinary Specialist

Service Branch
Guardia Costera
Rank
Chief Petty Officer
Field
Hospitality & Tourism

“I got to attend the New England Culinary Institute and completed courses about nutrition, baking, table service and even wine tasting. These went a step beyond the beginner principles of cooking, and all of the knowledge from those trainings helped prepare me for my job today — like a mosaic of all these different skills.”

Career Spotlight

Culinary Specialist

Culinary Specialist

Culinary specialists in the Coast Guard keep the crew fueled and happy. Whether on a boat or ashore, they’re the go-to for delicious and nutritious food. They also handle meal prep, inventory management and more to keep the pantry stocked and bellies filled.