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Chef
Cook for everyone from hungry soldiers in the field, to VIPs at state ceremonies. Get skilled, qualified and enjoy an incredible Army life.
Starting salary
£26,334
Age range
16.6 to 35.6
Role details
Age
To apply for this position, you must be between 16 years & 6 months old and 35 years & 6 months old at the time of your application.
Fitness
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
2km run 11 min 30 sec
Education
No formal qualifications needed
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The Role:
Even the best locations and adventures would be meaningless without outstanding food services supporting our soldiers. You could be a part of the team whose role is a lot more than just food. As Army chefs, our skills and motivation to deliver the necessary supplies, even in the most challenging environments, are what make us unique.
We deliver the best experience to our units every day; from state banquets and fine dining to supporting humanitarian and disaster intervention across the world. In return, the Army offers the fantastic experiences, including: travel, Adventurous Training and opportunities to develop skills outside of the trade.
Key Responsibilities
Provide healthy food wherever you are and whatever the conditions. You also learn about administration, finance and storage.
Located across the UK and Northern Ireland; working closely with industry partners and improving your skills in a commercial environment.
You could be deployed worldwide– wherever the British Army has a presence.
Attend classroom and work-based learning events and gain qualifications up to degree level.
Earn your category B Driving License
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.
If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the basic military training (long) course at Harrogate.
If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training.
Step 2
You'll then spend 18 weeks at the Defence Food Service Wing at Worthy Down. First, you'll learn about food and personal hygiene. Then you start working in the kitchen where you have the chance to earn a Level 2 qualification in Health and Safety. Training ends with four weeks of field catering, including five days learning Basic Close Combat Skills. You will earn your category B driving license at the Defence School of Transport
You'll earn £26,334 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship
Opportunity to earn category B Driving License
Functional Skills
Levels 2 and 3 Health and Safety
As you progress in your career you could also get:
Level 3 Senior Production Chef Apprenticeship
Level 3 Facilities Management Supervisor Apprenticeship