A chef in the military is responsible for preparing and cooking meals for service personnel, whether in barracks, on training exercises, or during active deployments. This role goes beyond standard catering as military chefs must be able to cook in challenging environments, sometimes using basic equipment or field kitchens. They play a vital part in maintaining morale and nutrition for the troops. Training is provided by the armed forces, covering everything from basic food hygiene to advanced cookery techniques. Military chefs also have opportunities to gain civilian catering qualifications and progress to supervisory roles or specialise in nutrition or logistics.
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HARVEY NICHOLS AND COMPANY LIMITED
( Added 30 Jun 2026 - 3 positions available )
<p>A Chef Apprenticeship position is available to learn the preparation and cooking of all fresh ingredients on-site. This will include meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, breakfast, banqueting and desserts. You will learn basic kitchen skills and in addition learn about food hygiene, health and safety, storage and cleaning.</p>
Closing date: in 17 days
Possible start date: 01 Nov 2026
THE LAUNDRY RESTAURANT LTD
( Added 30 Jun 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Commis Chef Apprenticeship is available with The Laundry, a vibrant all-day neighbourhood restaurant located in Brixton, London. It offers a diverse menu that includes brunch, Sunday roasts, and a variety of dishes influenced by Australasian culinary influences.</p>
Closing date: in 17 days
Possible start date: 01 Nov 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 100 positions available )
<p>Travelling around the world, your job will range from cooking for the ship's company on board warships or Royal Marines on land operations, to serving a fine dining experience to politically influential VIPs and Royalty. Responsibility for ordering, receiving, and accounting for provisions to sustain the menus you write ashore and at sea.</p>
Closing date: in almost 4 years
Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030
Royal Navy
( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 100 positions available )
<p>Not only will you become part of the Silent Service, the highly specialised team at the forefront of our nation’s defence, you’ll also embark on a catering career like no other, where you’ll cook for the boat’s crew as well as deliver high end front of house service to visiting VIPs and royalty when the submarine is in port.</p>
Closing date: in almost 4 years
Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030
THE EAGLE AT BARROW LTD
( Added 13 Jul 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>The Eagle at Barrow in Clitheroe are recruiting for an Apprentice Chef. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship over the duration of 15 months.</p>
Closing date: in 29 days
Possible start date: 20 Oct 2026
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