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Samantha Mordi

Queen on the hunt for 'ambitious' new chef willing to travel with her

If you have ever thought your cooking is good enough for royalty, now is the chance to prove your skills.

The Queen is on the hunt for an "ambitious" new chef who is willing to travel with her.

The Demi Chef de Partie will be based at Buckingham Palace - but must be willing to cook at other Royal residences such as Balmoral and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The lucky chef to bag the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will get get accommodation, if needed and all meals provided.

A statement on the Royal website reads: "Joining an accomplished team of professionals, you'll work hands-on to deliver food to the highest standards."

"You'll prepare diverse menus for a wide range of events, learning essential skills that will provide stepping stones for a great career.

The chef will prepare meals for a wide range of events (Getty Images)

"Working with quality ingredients and alongside skilled colleagues, your role will be diverse, rotating through all sections of the kitchen.

"And in an environment where development and training is commonplace, you'll be supported to grow within your role.

"As you'd expect, standards are exceptionally high here, and every day is busy, so you'll need to be an ambitious and qualified chef.

The new chef is expected to have worked within a premier kitchen or volume catering environment and have the "ability and enthusiasm" to deliver across all sections of the kitchen.

The new chef is expected to have worked within a premier kitchen or volume catering environment (Getty Images)

Other key skills for the role include working well in a team, having strong communication skills and being adaptable.

Alongside this, the new post-holder should have attention to detail and being able to meet deadlines, as well as cooking slap-up meals for Her Majesty.

The job advert continues: "Most importantly though, you have a clear passion for food and the catering industry, and will be eager to learn new skills.

The chef will have meals provided and must be able to work well in a team (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

"In return you can look forward to working in a unique and stimulating work environment, and be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days holiday, 15% employer contribution pension scheme.

The role also offers numerous "training and development" with a range of recreational facilities."

No salary is mentioned but is said to be "competitive".

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