Naval Service unable to attract trainee chefs amid acute staff shortage

The minimum establishment (lowest number of recommended personnel) for chefs in the navy is 54. Current staffing levels are 17 below that target at 37. File picture: Larry Cummins

For the first time in more than 30 years, the Naval Service has no new chefs in training.

The shortage of chefs is prevalent across all of the Defence Forces, but particularly acute in the navy.