How The Military’s Largest Cafeteria Feeds 4,500 Soldiers In 90 Minutes | Boot Camp

Slagel Dining Facility is the largest dining facility in the Department of Defense. It serves 12,000 meals a day. Trainees at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio are required to eat lunch at Slagel Dining Facility, where the staff serves 4,500 meals in just 90 minutes. Business Insider spent two days at the facility to see how the staff plans large-scale operations and prepares meals at scale.

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How The Military’s Largest Cafeteria Feeds 4,500 Soldiers In 90 Minutes | Boot Camp

[BrodyYYC]

What is my obsession with watching large amounts of food being cooked? I'm a sucker for videos like this.

[roundstone]

I was in the United States Army for 4 years, 1989 to 1993. I never had a bad meal in the dining facility. Thank you to all those that feed the troops.

[peacebeatsdrama]

I spent years in the Army. And I’m proud to say the mess hall staff are some of the most dedicated patriotic professionals in the armed services. There’s a real sense of pride with them. 🇺🇸❤️

[certifiedaudio]

Big shout outs to the men and women working day and night in these dining halls preparing meals for our soldiers!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

[derektong]

They spend $14 million annually. $14 million / 4500 soldiers / 365 days = $8.5 per soldier per day. Definitely people are going for seconds as well. Pretty cost-effective!

[kevbravo]

I like how the soldiers talk to the staff “yes ma’am, that gravy will make my day”.

[lisakay]

My father served 21 years in the Air Force. It was such a treat when he would take us to the chow hall. Thank you all for keeping our guys and gals well-fed!

[pawelnotts]

$8.60 per soldier per day - pretty decent actually for the food they get to be honest.

[qptobdi]

Most people have no idea how pro of a crew it takes to consistently pull this off. Amazing Video! Hats off to everyone who plays a part in making this happen. <3.

[ardentabacist]

This video brings a whole NEW meaning to the recognition of "Thank you for your service!".
The women and men feeding our soldiers deserve a SPECIAL "thank you" for doing this day in and day out! God bless them! ~

[mitch]

I give all those cooks a ton of credit for their service of feeding our military men and woman. Their real American hero's in our military.

[msd]

As an Army Combat Veteran with an MOS in being a medic-cook -rations supervisor and then reclassify to a Health Inspector. So very proud of the work I did. With 10 yrs in Service & 10 yrs out in the same industry. You don’t know how much it means to receive at least 1 hot meal a day as a soldier. My later years I was a Cook 1 (First Cook) and Asst. Manager at Ft. Benning/Moore, Ga. That was my last time preparing food for my fellow Battle Buddies in uniform at the 4th RTB. 🪖👩🏾‍🍳
Ft. Sam was where I was the Class Ldr. when I became a Hlth Inspector. In 2007 and I fell in love with the place. Even then I was amazed at how large the dining facility was. 🇺🇸👩🏾‍⚕️

Old Soldiers Never Die…they just Fade Away! From 49 Rounds to I say “Hooah”. Thank you to the military & civilian cooks and Supply(my 3rd MOS) you always treat those who provide for you right🫡

[xenophobiac]

The Slagel Steakhouse; providing the finest food you’re required to eat. That place still owes me a gallbladder.

[canecasavettes]

When I went through Army training in the early’90’s, I ate whatever they put on my plate! I’ve never been so hungry in my life. Military cooks are extremely under appreciated, but I extend my deepest appreciation! Army retired after 22 years!

[hughmann]

Thank you to these cooks for feeding the troops!

[christianeasley]

Almost 30 years ago——-I was poor as hell and joined up!!!! Even when we were in some of the most shittiest environments on the planet—— still managed to have food—— thank you so very much for every Ain’t nobody a bad ass on an empty stomach—— and every meal that you get to spend with your friends—— you cherish that moment—— shut your world off and talk and socialize and enjoy that time whether you are down range or at home station…. That’s the time you should be relaxing and enjoying each other’s company—— because there will come a day—— where you will not be enjoying a meal with your teammate and there will be another day where you don’t enjoy a meal at all…..

To the amazing staff that cooks all of this food!!!!

Thank you for everything!!!!

❤️🫡😢❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[jthavorn]

In case anyone is wondering, yes, they still use army cooks but many army cooks still work with civilian employees like the ones here. In this case, army cooks are most likely prepping breakfast and dinner and leaving the “big” meal for those civilians who has the most experience operating in that environment. This can vary widely based on the unit and installation. Either way, everyone working in a dining facility (not cafeteria!) works long and hard hours. Props to everyone working there.

[slowedversion]

I’ve cooked in those large kitchens . In jail tho lmaoo

[burgesj]

I manage a commissary. I RESPECT the work these ppl do. It's no joke!

[mr.beachwalker]

Thank you to the men and women who prepare and cook food for our American military personnel. Your service is appreciated.