Apprentice Chef

Become a Chef in the Army and youll: Complete 26 weeks training or after completing your Initial Trade Training, if less than 26 weeks Receive subsidised accommodation and facilities, increasing your disposable income Receive free medical and dental health cover Have the continuous access promotional opportunity and to continually progress your career Be sponsored to earn valuable civilian-recognised qualifications Take part in Adventurous Training and be able to play your favourite sports. Even the best locations and adventures would be meaningless without outstanding food services supporting our soldiers. You could be part of a specialist team who provide soldiers with the energy they need to complete any mission. As Army chefs, our knowledge, skills and desire to achieve the highest culinary standards in the most challenging environments sets us aside from our civilian counterparts. From providing fine dining cuisine in barracks to bringing that taste of home to soldiers on Operations, for the Army chef no day is the same. We are a highly capable and respected trade whose skills are relied upon to deliver more than just a meal. You will bring morale, nutrition and be the link that enables the Army to achieve its aim. In return, the Army offers the fantastic experiences, including travel, Adventurous Training and opportunities to develop skills outside of the trade. To qualify, you must be between 16 years & 6 months and 35 years & 6 months and pass a basic fitness test. Set yourself up for life. You\’ll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career. Youll also receive 30 days annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities. And unless you\’re away on operations or training exercises, you\’ll normally work 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. From your very first day of training with us, youll be gaining transferrable skills and qualifications that could set you up for life. You dont need to know how to do the job before you get here, because well give you all the entry-level training you need and pay you to learn. Plus, youll get to travel the world, taking part in the Armys adventurous training, and spending dedicated time playing the sports you love. Get skills, get qualified, get confident. You Belong Here. JBRP1_UKTJ