Catering Apprenticeship

Job Description

Do you have an interest in hospitality and catering If you are leaving full-time education, searching for a new career and are looking to become a fully qualified Chef then the RAF could be for you no matter what your background. This is a Nationwide opportunitywith the Royal Air Force (RAF) and you could be posted to a variety of areas around the UK and around the world on deployments.Whatever your experience, would you like the chance to complete an apprenticeship whilst earning £22,286 after training Add to that 38 days paid holiday, free gym, medical and dental, a non-contributary pension, subsidised accommodation and plenty of sportsopportunities. If youre aged between 16 and 47, taking on a Logistics Chef apprenticeship with the RAF could be the perfect role for you!Pay during first 6 months- £16,235+, pay until completion of Phase 2 training- £20,650+, pay after training £22,286+Experience Needed - None! We have qualified and unqualified routes which provide some of the best on the job training at no cost to yourself, and you will always receive basic training first to get you accustomed the role. The RAF will trainand develop you as an individual, also offering award-winning apprenticeships with a guaranteed job at the end- you will be awarded Level 2 Apprenticeship in Production- Chef.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.As a Chef in the RAF you could end up;

• Being employed in military dining facilities where you will work with the industrial partner to prepare hotel standard fare and provide gastronomy dining experiences for Military personnel
• Using your experience in a Field kitchen providing catering support for Exercises and Operations worldwide
• In-Flight Catering producing meals for fast jet pilots, helicopter crews and large aircraft crew and passengers travelling to all corners of the globe.
• With experience, volunteering to work in our VIP Team and cook for high-ranking Officers, Government Ministers and even members of the Royal Family.
• Competing 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.
• Being competitive for promotion and earning up to £52,837 (top level pay).

Your career will start with a 10-week Basic Recruit Training Course at RAF Halton, then a 14-week specialist training course and 10-day Introduction to Deployed Operations with No 3 Mobile Catering Squadron (3 MCS).What youll get

• Opportunities to obtain specialist vehicle licenses.
• Yearly incremental pay increases.
• Automatic non-contributory pension scheme.
• Free gym membership.
• Accommodation provided with heavily subsidised fees for single members and families.
• Opportunities to gain an apprenticeship, further qualifications and lifelong learning within all levels, from diploma to degree.
• Minimum 38 days paid holiday per year.
• Opportunity to take part in adventurous training and sporting activities during work time, subsidised travel, entry fees and equipment costs.
• Sponsorship for talented personnel to compete at the highest-level sport.
• Subsidised meals with on-base catering.
• Free private healthcare and dental care.
• Member of Defence Discount Service.
• Railcard for £21 a year.
• Competitive Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Job Security

Logistic Chef Requirements: Be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, holder of a dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen from birth. This is due to the rapid and effective deployabilityof RAF personnel to countries that apply travel restrictions to non-UK personnel. Be between 16 and 47 (Must start training before 48th birthday). No formal qualifications required but subject to an Airman Selection Test.Pass a Fitness test. Commit minimum 3 years post Phase Two Training.Fancy a challenge that will both develop and stretch you Click apply now to become one of the Royal Air Forces skilled Logistics Chefs.

Keyskills :
CateringChefCookingFood HygieneFood Standards