Royal Australian Navy - Maritime Logistics - Chef (Full Time) (Rolling Intake)

Your role:

In this permanent role, you will be appointed to the rank of Able Seaman for a fixed-term of four years, commencing October 2021.

In this exciting role, you'll work in a dynamic team environment to prepare quality food. It's fast paced and feel-good, with you being a key part in keeping morale of your shipmates at all levels.

Teamwork is an essential part of the role. You'll work in a tight-knit team where everyone has each other's backs. There are also many opportunities for career growth and travel, including the chance to diversify your cooking skills by taking additional courses in subjects like cheese making and baking.

Some of your duties will include:

• Preparing, cooking and serving a variety of food
• Developing menus ashore and at sea with a wide range of fresh ingredients
• Catering for fine dining and hospitality events for dignitaries and high ranking officers
• Participate in safe work and food-handling practices in accordance with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles

Life in the Navy:

A career in the Navy is a challenging and highly rewarding working environment that comes with good work/life balance, competitive salary and skills for life. You can expect to feel a unique sense of accomplishment and pride from serving and protecting our country and helping to keep our vast coastlines safe.

Life in the Navy is anything but mundane. You'll enjoy varied lifestyles, rewarding careers, opportunities to travel, and excellent social and fitness facilities, free medical and dental; all in a dynamic and fulfilling working environment.

Don't worry, it's not all life at sea—there's more to the Navy than ships, submarines and helicopters. Some days, you might be exploring exciting new countries with your fellow crewmates. Other days, you could be stationed locally not too far from home.

Salary:

Upon completion of your initial military and initial employment training, you'll enjoy a competitive starting salary package of $71,040 including service and uniform allowances.

In addition to your salary, you will receive generous superannuation, housing subsidies and free medical and dental care.

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For this role, you must have recent industry experience and a hold a minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery as a qualified Chef. You must be an Australian Citizen and Negative Vetting 1 security clearance is required for the role.