Contingency Cook

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.

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