I want to apply for a job that I know I would be good at but have no formal training for. Am I mad?

[MarmaladeTwatkins]

It's a catering job at a residential home, just cooking proper home-cooked meals for 22 residents and baking cakes/pastries.

Not blowing my own trumpet, but I am a good cook and can make naice cakes. I would love to work in a job with food and this one would be perfect for me... at the bottom of my street, nice hours that fit in with school runs... but I have no formal experience. The job description says previous experience preferred and baking experience essential. Well, I have baked all sorts of cakes but not in a professional capacity.

I haven't applied for a job in over ten years and feel a bit out of my depth, pathetic as it sounds. Do you think it's even worth me applying?!

Thanks everyone! :)

I have got to hand in my notice today. I feel a bit weird about it it, like 'should I really be doing this?', not in a 'i'm not sure about this' way, more that it feels... odd! I've worked for the company since I was a student ten years ago. I've never written a resignation letter before. I feel guilty about it.

Good for you !
Sounds like a great place for you to work, and the 4 teeth joke shows that people working there have a sense of humour (Always a plus in the workplace in my experience!)

Only just seen this and read it all in a oner and want to say congratulations Marms you star!

Awww fang ewe

Don't feel guilty - I'm sure they wouldn't if they needed to let you go!

It's all falling into place, enjoy your last few days there, your holiday & starting a *brilliant new job.

• Brilliant for you - personally, I'd be running, fast, in the other direction. Please come and live here!!! I want a live in cook!!

Did you get it??? If so huuuge congrats :-)

Ah, this thread has come back again! Well done Lady Marmalard, great news.

Awww. Congratulations to you.
Very well done! X

Am majorly happy for you.
Congratulations

Thanks for letting us know how you got on.
Good luck in the new job!!