Chef - Irish Naval Service
Join the Naval Service as a Direct Entry Chef
We are now recruiting qualified Chefs to join as Direct Entry personnel. In this role, you will 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 will 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 fire\-fighting and damage control exercises as part of the ship's wider crew duties.
- Citizenship: Irish citizen or legally entitled to work in Ireland
- Character \& Fitness: Must meet medical, physical, and security clearance standards
- Age: 18\-39 years on the date of application
- Qualifications (or national equivalent):
+ QQI Level 6 in Culinary Arts
+ NTCB Level 6 in Culinary Arts
+ Or a national equivalent to any of the above
Salary \& Benefits:
Basic salary: €44,860 with annual increments
Naval Service Allowance: €20,570
Additional allowances for overseas service: Starting at €15,000
Please note: You will be based at the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Cork. The recruitment process includes a Fitness Test, Interview, Medical Examination and Garda Vetting. All assessments are conducted at the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Cork.
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