Chef/ cooks salary, requirements, responsibilities in British Army
Cooks salary in British Army: Cook for everyone from hungry soldiers in the field, to VIPs at state ceremonies. Get skilled, qualified and enjoy an incredible Army life.
Even the best locations and adventures would be meaningless without outstanding food services supporting our soldiers. You could be a part of the team whose role is a lot more than just food. As Army chefs, our skills and motivation to deliver the necessary supplies, even in the most challenging environments, are what make us unique.
We deliver the best experience to our units every day; from state banquets and fine dining to supporting humanitarian and disaster intervention across the world. In return, the Army offers the fantastic experiences, including: travel, Adventurous Training and opportunities to develop skills outside of the trade.
The Royal Logistic Corps are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing. We enable its deployment and supply it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide healthy food wherever you are and whatever the conditions. You also learn about administration, finance and storage.
- Located across the UK and Northern Ireland; working closely with industry partners and improving your skills in a commercial environment.
- You could be deployed worldwide– wherever the British Army has a presence.
- Attend classroom and work-based learning events and gain qualifications up to degree level.
- Earn your category B Driving License
Salary
- £25,200: This is your pay after completing basic trade training
GET AN EXTRA £6,500, WHEN YOU JOIN AS A REGULAR ARMY CHEF*Talk to your recruiter to find out if you’re eligible for this financial incentive
- £25,200: This is the minimum amount you’ll earn during training
- Age: You can join from 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months
Postal courier
Getting mail delivered isn’t just important in the Army – it’s vital. As a Postal and Courier Operator, you’ll play a key role in getting mail to soldiers, sailors and aircrew so they can stay in touch with friends and family. You’ll train as a courier, mail guard, counter clerk and sorter, learning how to use the latest IT and satellite communication systems You will work in the Secure courier network, safeguarding and distributing Protectively Marked Material in the UK and overseas.
The Royal Logistic Corps are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing. We enable its deployment and supply it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world
Key Responsibilities
- Run your own Post Office using state-of-the-art IT systems to handle large amounts of cash and stock. Work with all types of mail – both official and private.
- You’ll be based at South Cerney in Gloucestershire with opportunities to be deployed worldwide.
- Deploy all over the world on exercise and operations – wherever your expertise is needed.
- Gain your Level 2 modern Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 2 Express Mail Services as well as the Defence Awarding Organisation’s Level 2, 3 and 5 Award in Postal & Courier Services.
- Earn your category B Driving License
Salary
- £25,200Your pay after completing basic trade training
- £25,200The minimum amount you’ll earn during training