Address Are you a recent Year 12 graduate (or about to be) who wants to develop your skills before pursuing study, or take the time to think about your career direction? Or have you been thinking about a job in the Air Force but aren't sure it's right for you? Maybe you just want a break from your current job to travel and challenge yourself?
The Air Force Gap Year program provides young Australians who meet general entry requirements with an opportunity to broaden their life experience with only a one-year commitment. The program offers a 'try before you buy' experience of Air Force training and lifestyle for young men and women, without any obligation to serve beyond the program period.
As a Chef, you will be part of a lively team, fuelling the people behind the Air Force. You will undertake a range of tasks, including but not limited to:
Developing nutritious menus.
Preparing main meals, salads and sweets.
Preparing in-flight catering for aircrew and passengers.
Supporting VIP events and functions.
You will work in varied environments, not just a kitchen. You may find yourself preparing meals in an aircraft galley or a modern containerised field kitchen. Your training will enable you to prepare food in challenging yet rewarding situations, and enjoy work variety that's hard to match in the civilian world. This is your opportunity to be creative and show a little flare.
Your training will enable you to prepare food in challenging yet rewarding situations, and you’ll enjoy work variety that's hard to match in the civilian world. You will be supported throughout your training by professional and enthusiastic Air Force personnel who will provide the guidance necessary for you to achieve your goals. This will begin at the No.1 Recruit Training Unit at RAAF Base Wagga, where you'll be enlisted in the Chef mustering as a trainee. Upon successful completion of recruit training, you will be regraded to Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman and will undertake Chef specific training at the ADF Catering School at HMAS Cerberus in Victoria, followed by Chef duties for approximately four months at either RAAF Base Amberley, Darwin or Tindal.
