As an Apprentice Chef, you're the person who provides it, with three square meals every day. The nutritious food you provide will keep your crewmates going, so they can keep our ships moving. Alongside the Head Chef, you'll learn all about high-pressure, high-volume cooking, as well as gaining skills in fine dining. From day one you'll be travelling the world, using new ingredients and experiencing things you'd never encounter in a civilian apprenticeship.
You'll work under the guidance of an experienced Head Chef, creating varied menus for the entire crew.
Outside of the galley, you'll have crucial duties to perform as part of the ship's company, including firefighting, first aid, and being a member of the damage control team.
Unlike most civilian apprenticeships, you'll have real responsibility from the day you start, working in challenging environments all over the world. The ship's galley is hot and hectic, so you'll need to have a calm temperament at all times.
It's your job to make the ship feel like a home from home for your crewmates. Many of them will be at sea for months at a time and will look forward to the food you cook, whether it's Friday Fish, or dinner for a social event.
Earned Voyage Leave (EVL) of 7 days for every month spent on board ship
Membership of a Civil Service Pension scheme
World-class training
Potential to travel the world
Gain a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship
The ability to manage stores and ingredients, while creating interesting menus for a ship's company
Need to have confidence with jumping into water and the ability to wade whilst wearing a life jacket
A passion for food and hospitality
From picking your role to starting on your first day, these are the steps you'll take to join as a rating.
Fill in an online application form
You will be asked to attend an Armed Forces Careers Office close to your home where you will conduct the DAA.
If you are successful at interview, you will be offered a contract
Training
If successful, you will be offered a place at HMS Raleigh where you will begin your initial training, then onto the Defence School of Logistics, Worthy Down