Chef (No Experience)

Your Role: 
Your main responsibility will be to prepare and serve high-quality meals for Army personnel and at special functions, with taste, nutrition and hygiene being your highest priorities. You’ll also be expected to accommodate a variety of dietary and cultural requirements. More specific duties will include menu planning, provisions ordering and stock control, rostering and training staff.  

Not only will this job give you a head start in the hospitality sector, as an Army soldier you’ll also gain general military skills not normally associated in such a role including first aid, field craft, weapon handling and combat skills – much more than a standard role in hospitality!   
 

Your duties include, but aren’t limited to:  

• Prepare and cook complete meals consisting of soups, entrees, main courses and sweets 
• The preparation of all types of meals being predominantly bulk cookery is conducted in either a commercial kitchen or field environment. On occasions, cooking for functions also occurs 
• Chefs may advance through the ranks to positions of responsibility such as shift, kitchen and catering supervisors 
• Main job functions at higher ranks include menu planning, ordering and stock control of food, rostering staff, conducting on the job training and workplace assessment, and providing technical catering advice 

You will enjoy benefits including, but not limited to:   

• Free medical and dental 
• Competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks   
• Generous Superannuation of 16.4%  
• Job security 
• Career progression and development  
• Good work/life balance  
• Travel opportunities  
• Excellent social and fitness facilities  
• Subsidised housing  

Location:  
Following your initial military training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and units across Australia.  

Salary:  
Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $54,815 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation and your pay will increase as you progress through training. 

On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you’ll enjoy a package starting from $73,750 per annum. 

Apply now:  
For this role, you must be an Australian citizen, over 17 at the time of enlistment, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics.  

You must also be able to successfully obtain a security clearance and meet the minimum medical and fitness requirements.  

Click the APPLY button to start your journey to becoming an Army Chef and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.  

Visit the link below to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army: Army - Chef (adfcareers.gov.au)  

The Australian Defence Force is an equal-opportunity employer. This advertisement is to ensure women are aware of the rewarding and fulfilling careers available in the Navy, Army and Air Force. Females are encouraged to apply, however all roles are open for Australian men and women to apply.