Apprentice chef

[Trenny]

Hi, was wondering if I could get some advice on joining as an apprentice chef? I've been thinking about this for a few years now. My only concern is my age, I am currently 42 and was wondering if my age may go against me for an apprenticeship with the RFA in this role? Is this role in demand?

Thanks for any advice

 

[soleil]

I wouldn't have thought that your age would go against you at 42, Trenny, but hopefully there will be a fuller answer from someone currently serving in the RFA later on.

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[CM264]

42 isn't too late to join as an apprentice and yes there is always demand for cooks, many apprentices have come in later in life. The biggest hurdle I found was the drop in salary for over a year during apprentice pay. but it is worth it to get the decent pay rise and a career at sea.

 

[Trenny]

Hi thanks for the response. Like you say it's worth it after the apprenticeship.