Irish Naval Service - Direct Entry Chef

Cpl
📍 Cork, County Cork, Ireland 💼 Permanent 🕒 Posted February 28, 2026

Job Description

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...
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    Job Details

    • Location Cork, County Cork
    • Job Type Permanent
    • Category Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
    • Posted Date February 28, 2026
    • Application Deadline April 09, 2026