Australian Army Reserve - Chef (Part-Time) (Rolling Intake)

Your Role

Food plays a very important role in the Army Reserve. It helps to keep morale high, lift spirits and bodies well-nourished.

As a part-time Chef, you'll be in charge of preparing meals that meet the nutritional, dietary and cultural needs of our Army personnel.

You'll also have the opportunity to work in a number of different exciting environments. One day you could be working in a commercial kitchen, the next you might be in the field—you'll also be able to cook for Army functions from time to time.

This is a great chance to enjoy adventure, make close friendships and receive tax-free pay, all without giving up your current lifestyle. Just give as little as one night a week, one weekend a month or a few weeks a year – and you'll get a world of new experiences back.

Get Paid

The pay you receive in the Army Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax, and it increases as you gain seniority and experience.

On completion of your initial military and employment training, you could earn at least $179/day tax-free.

Additional amounts are paid for time spent on exercises and deployments.

Life in the Army Reserve

Thousands of men and women enjoy part-time roles with the Army Reserve, operating alongside full-time Army personnel. The only difference is that your commitment is flexible.

Initial training length will vary based on your chosen role, after which you will normally be expected to serve between 20 and 100 days a year. This could involve an evening each week and one weekend a month, and even extended periods away.

We do our best to make sure this fits in with your work and family commitments, and deployments are voluntary so if you choose to stay local, there are plenty of ways to make a difference closer to home. And with no minimum period of service, you can leave the Army Reserve whenever you like.

Apply Now

For this role, you must be over 17 at the time of enlistment and have completed an Australian Year 10 education with passes in English and Mathematics.

Click the APPLY button to become a part-time Chef in the Army Reserve and we'll get in contact with you shortly.

To view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army Reserve, click here:
https://army.defencejobs.gov.au/jobs/reserves/chef