Job description
Catering with impact. Get an extra £6,500, when you join as a Regular Army Chef*.
As a full-time soldier, entry-level Chef in the British Army, you’ll:
- Provide everything from fine dining and state banquets to humanitarian aid and disaster relief
- Be part of a highly respected, specialist team
- Give soldiers the energy and morale they need to complete any mission
- Achieve the highest culinary standards in the most challenging environments
- Gain qualifications up to degree level in food, hygiene, and health and safety
To qualify, you must be between 16 years 6 months and 35 years 6 months and pass a basic fitness test.
Set yourself up for life.
You’ll earn £26,334 per annum from day one of your training. If you set your mind to it, you could reach Corporal within 5 years, earning £39,565 a year.
You’ll also receive 30 days’ annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities. And unless you're away on operations or training exercises, you'll normally work 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
From your very first day of training with us, you’ll be gaining transferrable skills – skills that could set you up for life. You don’t need to know how to do the job before you get here, because we’ll give you all the entry-level training you need.
You’ll even get to travel the world, taking part in the Army’s adventurous training, and spending dedicated time playing the sports you love.
*Talk to your recruiter to find out if you're eligible for this financial incentive.
Want to find out more about applying and joining The British Army?
You can register for one of our regular webinars below:
Why Pride Matters: Serving as LGBTQ+ in Today’s Army - Tuesday 9 June | 18:00–19:00
An honest conversation about serving as LGBTQ+ in today’s Army. From lived experience and everyday life to progress, myths and modern Army values.
Joining the Army Explained – Officer - Tuesday 23 June | 18:00–19:00
Considering joining the Army as a regular officer? This webinar explains eligibility requirements, the application process, the Army Officer Selection Board, and what to expect during training at Sandhurst.
Additional job details
- Location
- UK wide
- Salary
- £26,334
- Contract, dates and working times
Full-time
How to apply
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 30 June 2026
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Closing date: Continuous recruitment