Navy People: Variety Is The Spice Of Life

31 January 2007

Seaman Cook Allysha Taylor in the Main Galley at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia.

Allysha Taylor from Killarney Vale, NSW joined the Royal Australian Navy as a Chef on the 29th August 2005 at the age of 18.

She grew up in Killarney Vale attending Brooke Ave Primary School and The Entrance High. She was also a member of Shelley Beach Surf Club as a 'Nipper' in her primary school years.

Prior to joining the Royal Australian Navy Allysha worked as a kitchenhand at Cafe Pennoz. It is there that I became passionate about cooking she said.

Now 20yrs old Allysha is posted to the Main Galley at HMAS Stirling, Garden Island Western Australia.

"I love the variety in the work I do. I can put my ideas fwd and try new things. One minute I can be cooking a roast and then preparing dessert." she said.

Allysha is posting to HMAS Perth in May. HMAS Perth is an Anzac class Frigate based at HMAS Stirling. " It is my first posting to a ship and I am looking forward to travelling and the new challenges a ship will offer."