Chef

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Chef. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Prepare meals in a variety of locations including on Navy vessels
• Full training provided plus ongoing career development
• Excellent salary package plus travel and numerous benefits

Opportunity

As a Navy Chef, look after the nutritional needs of personnel while enjoying:

• a good salary plus generous superannuation
• ongoing investment in your personal and career development
• free medical and dental
• job security and a good work/life balance
• rewarding work and world-class trade training
• subsidised accommodation
• a supportive team environment
• travel and leave entitlements
• free access to sports and fitness facilities
• friendships that last a lifetime.

All that plus meaningful experiences such as joining humanitarian missions and supporting communities in need.

Your role

The Navy is a great place to learn to cook and establish a career in catering. The training you'll receive is highly respected in the civilian world, and the well-equipped kitchens (galleys) you work in could be anywhere from a Navy base to a warship or submarine.

Your main responsibility will be to prepare and serve food for Navy personnel, including meats, vegetables, sauces, breads, cakes and desserts. High standards are essential and you'll take great pride in the preparation of foods according to nutritional, dietary and cultural needs.

Your duties will also include:

• menu planning
• calculating the volume and type of provisions required
• compiling provisions orders to meet requirements
• managing budgets, and
• operating and maintaining galley equipment.

As a Navy Chef working at sea you will also be a member of your ship's crew, carrying out seamanship tasks in the following capacities:

• Ships medical emergency team
• Stores party
• Flight deck team
• Ceremonial duties

If you enjoy cooking, have a strong work ethic and are keen to learn, this is your chance to embark on a really worthwhile career.

Better still, you’ll be working for a dynamic organisation that offers a great lifestyle plus opportunities you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Sounds good? Then apply now (below).

Salary

• Fully-paid trade training
• Once trained, starting package approx. $59,700 p.a. plus superannuation
• Numerous other benefits

Location

• Any Navy base in Australia
• Some of your time will be spent at sea

Entry Requirements

• At least 17 years of age
• Australian Citizen
• Year 10 completion with passes in English and Mathematics (Science also desirable)

Medical and fitness guidelines also apply.

How to Apply

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Navy Chef position description