What your role could involve.
• Known internally as Logistics Catering and Hospitality You will be working as part of a team in time-bound and often challenging kitchen environments.
• You will develop outstanding culinary skills in all disciplines of food production.
• You will be in demand all over the world.
Are you ready to take your passion for cooking to new heights? As a fully trained Chef & Hospitality Specialist in the Royal Air Force, you’ ll embark on an exciting journey where no two days are the same. This isn’ t just a job – it’ s a chance to combine your love for food with a career full of adventure, teamwork, and opportunities to shine.
From the moment you start your training, you’ ll gain top-notch skills in organisation, time management, communication, and problem-solving – all essential for staying cool under pressure. Once qualified, you’ ll be at the heart of RAF life, creating incredible meals and delivering exceptional service in a variety of unique environments.
Picture yourself in a field kitchen, supporting global exercises and operations, or preparing meals for fast jet pilots, helicopter crews, and passengers travelling to every corner of the world. The possibilities are endless! Supporting NATO and our allies around the world. When not on operations imagine working in military catering facilities, producing a variety of healthy and nutritious dishes or serving the food at official functions to the RAF personnel.
With experience, you could join the prestigious VIP Team, cooking and serving for high-ranking officers, government ministers, and even members of the Royal Family. Fancy a challenge? You could compete in culinary competitions, showcasing your skills on an international stage. The best of the best may even earn a spot on the Combined Services Culinary Arts Team, representing the RAF on an international stage at culinary Olympics.
Your day-to-day role will be as dynamic as it is rewarding. You’ ll work alongside our industrial partners to manage catering establishments, design creative menus for functions, and ensure every dish meets the highest standards. You’ ll also become an expert in food safety, allergens, nutrition, and dietary needs, ensuring you can cater to the diverse RAF family.
This is more than a career – it’ s a chance to travel the world, develop your talents, and be part of a team that values excellence. So, if you’ re ready to serve up success and make a real difference, the RAF is waiting for you. Your culinary adventure starts here!
SIP- EA- Chef and Hospitality Specialist