REGULAR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Age: Unqualified: 16 – 47
Must attest before 48 th birthday. If you are under 18 years of age, you will need consent from a parent or guardian before you apply however you may commence your application from 15 years and 9 months)
Qualified: 19-47 Must attest before 48 th birthday
Qualifications Unqualified Chef: No formal qualifications are required.
Qualified Chef: At least 12 months of suitable experience working as a chef / cook in a hotel, restaurant, hospital or industrial canteen, or other catering establishment( not fast food).
You will also need one of the following:
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking.
• Apprenticeship in Commis Chef or Production Chef Standards.
• Any other appropriate recognised civilian qualification.
Fitness Further advice and information on RAF Fitness can be found here
Residency
Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should normally have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application, but candidates with a minimum of 3 years may be considered.
If you have resided abroad for a period within this timeframe, dependant on the circumstances you may still be eligible on a case by case basis.
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