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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Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 100 positions available )
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.
Closing date: in 1 month
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 100 positions available )
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.
Closing date: in 1 month
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
BELL & ROSS LTD
( Added 24 Feb 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Would you like the opportunity to work for a Michelin-starred restaurant within a privately owned Hotel? The Queensberry Hotel and Olive Tree Restaurant have an excellent opportunity for a keen and enthusiastic lover of food, to join a passionate team serving the highest-level food. If this is of interest to you, then apply today!</p>
Closing date: in 29 days
Possible start date: 01 Jun 2026
The Eagle Vaults
( Added 26 Feb 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>This opportunity will help the apprentice build skills, gain knowledge and be fully trained to work in the hospitality industry in the future. Our goal is to fully train a person to become succesfull within our company, witht he vision to remain as a full time employee.</p>
Closing date: in 3 months
Possible start date: 01 Aug 2026
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