Trainee Chef — Paid Training & Culinary Career Start

Military

Ireland

Remote

EUR 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free meals and accommodation
Free medical care and gym facilities

Job summary

Defence Forces in Ireland offers a Trainee Chef role, joining as General Service Recruit with twelve weeks of Recruit Training followed by twelve weeks of 2-3 Star training and onward professional chef training at the Defence Forces School of Catering in McKee Barracks, Dublin. You will develop practical culinary skills and earn a QQI Level 5 Major Award while serving the State.

During training you receive full pay, along with free meals and accommodation in barracks, plus access to medical care

Qualifications

  • Teamwork and professional conduct expected across training and service.
  • Core military and culinary skills will be developed through staged training.
  • Ability to work in a disciplined, fast-paced environment while serving the Defence Forces.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for Defence Forces personnel.
  • Undergo Recruit Training and 2-3 Star training as part of the culinary career path.
  • Learn and apply a wide range of culinary skills in the Defence Forces School of Catering.

Skills

Teamwork
Discipline
Professionalism

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award

Job description

Defence Forces in Ireland offers a Trainee Chef role, joining as General Service Recruit with twelve weeks of Recruit Training followed by twelve weeks of 2-3 Star training and onward professional chef training at the Defence Forces School of Catering in McKee Barracks, Dublin. You will develop practical culinary skills and earn a QQI Level 5 Major Award while serving the State.

During training you receive full pay, along with free meals and accommodation in barracks, plus access to medical care

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