An RAF Chef is the Force Sustainer who plans, prepares and delivers culinary excellence in our production kitchens and in the field.
KEY POINTS
- Working as part of a team in time-bound and often challenging kitchen environments.
- You will develop outstanding culinary skills in all disciplines of food production.
- You will be in demand all over the world.
Your day-to-day tasks
- Working with the strategies of our Industrial Partners to prepare attractive menus that meet set standards
- Following specifications to maintain quality and control, adhering to hygiene, health and safety regulations whilst instilling a knowledge of allergens, nutrition and diets so you can cater to the diverse Royal Air Force family.
The RAF Chef training program will provide you with the required organisational, time management, communication and number skills you require to stay calm under pressure. You can be employed in various environments; In Military Messes where you will work with the industrial partner to prepare hotel standard fare and provide gastronomy dining experiences for Military personnel, In a Field kitchen providing catering support for Exercises and Operations worldwide or in an InFlight Catering production kitchen producing meals for fast jet pilots, helicopter crews and large aircraft crew and passengers travelling to all corners of the globe.
With experience, you could volunteer to work in our VIP Team and cook for high ranking Officers, Government Ministers and even members of the Royal Family. If selected, you could compete in culinary competitions and eventually gain an invitation to represent the Royal Air Force on the Combined Services Culinary Arts Team who compete internationally against the best industry Chefs in the world.
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Annual wage
£18,192.00 – £20,400.00
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Working week
Depending on the role and section you’re posted to, you could be working 8am-5pm Mon-Fri or working shifts 24/7. Total hours per week: 37.00.
Total hours per week: 37.00
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Expected duration
104 weeks
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE)
Closing date: 01 April 2022
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