Naval Service: Direct Entry - Chef

Fairways Hotel; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defence Forces is recruiting qualified Naval Service Chefs to join the ship's Logistics Team at Haulbowline, Cork. In this role, you will plan, prepare and deliver nutritious meals for the ship's company, ensuring high standards of hygiene, safety and variety at sea and ashore.

You will work in a structured kitchen, assist in menu planning, stock control and provisioning, and help train junior chefs while contributing to emergency response exercises as part of the crew.

Qualifications

• Educational/Professional Qualifications as listed in eligibility.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age, provide proof of age.
• Height requirement: at least 5ft 2in (157.48 cm). Tattoos restrictions apply.
• Must meet work permit eligibility to stay in Ireland (min 5 years).
• Medical, physical and security clearance will be assessed during recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Food planning, preparation, and delivery to ship's company with nutritional standards and variety.
• Operate in a hygienic, safe, and efficient kitchen at sea and ashore.
• Participate in menu planning, stock control and provisioning for operations of varying duration.
• Support training, supervision and mentoring of junior and trainee chefs.
• Assist in emergency response exercises as part of the ship’s crew duties.

Skills

Culinary skills

Hygiene & safety

Menu planning

Stock control

Mentoring juniors

Education

FETAC Level 6 in Culinary Arts

QQI Level 6 in Culinary Arts

NTCB Level 6 in Culinary Arts

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

• € Refer to the Current Rates of Pay in the job link

Who We Are

The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland, dedicated to defending the State, supporting national security and contributing to international peace and security. Comprising of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, we are committed to professional standards, integrity and service to the people of Ireland. Our personnel train to the highest standards, operate with discipline and initiative and work collaboratively across units and roles to meet evolving defen

The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland, dedicated to defending the State, supporting national security and contributing to international peace and security. Comprising of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, we are committed to professional standards, integrity and service to the people of Ireland. Our personnel train to the highest standards, operate with discipline and initiative and work collaboratively across units and roles to meet evolving defen Show more

Description

The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements.

The Irish Defence Forces is now recruiting qualified Chefs to join as Direct Entry personnel within the Naval Service. In this role, you’ll be a key member of the ship’s Logistics Team, supporting operations at sea and ashore by preparing and serving nutritious meals that sustain morale and wellbeing under challenging conditions.

About the Role:

• As a Naval Service Chef, you will play a vital role in food planning, preparation and delivery to the ship’s company, ensuring nutritional standards and variety.
• Operate as part of a well-structured kitchen team, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety and efficiency both at sea and in shore-based facilities.
• You’ll participate in menu planning, stock control and provisioning for operations of varying duration.
• Support the training, supervision and mentoring of junior and trainee chefs.
• Assist in emergency response situations, including firefighting and damage control exercises as part of the ship’s wider crew duties.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Educational/Professional Qualifications:
• FETAC Level 6 in Culinary Arts /QQI Level 6 in Culinary Arts
• NTCB Level 6 in Culinary Arts or a national equivalent to any of the above.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age: you will be required to provide proof of your age if you progress to the next stage of the competition.
• You must be at least 5ft 2in (157.48cm) in height. You will be measured during the selection process.
• No tattoos are to be visible above the collar while serving in the Defence Forces. This will be checked during the selection process and you may not proceed if you have visible tattoos above your collar.
• Applicants must meet the work permit eligibility criteria to serve as part of the Defence Forces. i.e. You must have a minimum of 5 years eligibility to stay in Ireland. You will be requested to provide proof of working permit on your application.
• You must meet medical, physical and security clearance standards, which will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Base Location across: Naval Base, Haulbowline Island, Cork.