Cook

Opportunity

Do you delight in expressing yourself through food? Do you relish in bringing nourishment and enjoyment to others? As a member of the military, Cooks prepare nutritious food items and meals for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and National Defence employees.

No previous work experience or career related skills are required.

Pay & Benefits

Th e CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well-supported. These include :

• Competitive salary starting from $3,614-$5,304 / month for direct entry recruit in the Regular Force.
• Possible signing bonus.
• Paid education and training opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Counseling, and relocation support services.
• Pension plan.

Overview

As a Cook, your primary duties include :

You may find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website.

To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must :

Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except :

Required Education

The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec, including :

Foreign education may be accepted.

Direct Entry Plan

The ideal candidate already has a college diploma or certificate in food services or culinary arts. The Forces will decide if your academic program matches the training criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on-the-job training program following basic training.

Join the CAF

To learn more about becoming a Cook, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488.

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