Irish Naval Service - Direct Entry Chef

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.

Requirements:

• 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):
  • FETAC Level 6 in Culinary Arts
  • 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: €49,543 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.