Current Competitions The Defence Forces are recruiting in the following areas: Naval Service Direct Entry Chef (Naval Service Cooks) Job Type Full-Time Job Details NAVAL SERVICE DIRECT ENTRY CHEF The Naval Service is looking to recruit suitably qualified Chefs to be part of our team that patrols and protects our territorial waters. If you enjoy being part of a team and want a career with a difference.Read the Terms & ConditionsApplicants should ensure that they meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the terms and conditions before applying. *IMPORTANT NOTICE* It is the candidate's sole responsibility to enter their email address correctly when completing the application form. The candidate will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of submitting the online application. If a candidate does not receive an acknowledgement within the time, the candidate must inform Competitions Office within 72 hours of applying by emailing recruitment@defenceforces.ie Candidates should be aware that some email providers filter @defenceforces.ie into junk/spam GDPR Notice All applications for Defence Forces positions are processed in accordance with the Defence Forces Applicants Privacy Notice, as set out on the applicants page with Candidate Manager Careers Information Applications forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Application forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Applications Through Irish To make an application through Irish send an email to recruitment@defenceforces.ie to request an application form.