About the role
POSITION DESCRIPTION – CONTINGENCY COOK
LOCATION RAF Lakenheath / RAF Mildenhall – Suffolk, United Kingdom
POSITION SUMMARY Provide surge and contingency culinary support across military Dining Facility operations during mobilization, emergency requirements, staffing shortages, and special mission activities.
REPORTS TO Site Supervisor ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Meal Production • Prepare meals using Air Force recipe systems • Execute progressive cooking techniques • Maintain quality and presentation standards
Kitchen Operations • Operate commercial kitchen equipment • Support inventory and production planning • Prepare flight and ground meals
Food Safety • Maintain HACCP compliance • Support sanitation standards
SHIFT SCHEDULES Morning Shift: 0500–1400 | Day Shift: 1030–1930 365-day operation including weekends and holidays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required • Minimum 3 years traceable cooking experience • English communication skills • Right to work in UK • RAF installation eligibility
Preferred • High-volume kitchen experience • NVQ / City & Guilds • Military food service experience • HACCP knowledge
WORK ENVIRONMENT Standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 25kg, rotating shifts and holiday support.
Compensation: £14.80 PER HOUR