Food Service Worker

Job Title: Food Service Worker

PP-SRS-GRD: C

Location: RAF Lakenheath

Vacancy Number: 028003

Open Date: 18 November 2025

Close Date: 02 December 2025

Work Hours Per Week: 39 hours

Salary (Per Hour): £13.76

**This is a fixed term contract projected to end 31 January 2029, depending upon budgetary constraints**

Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections may be made

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Food Service Workers at the 48th Force Support Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath , United Kingdom.

What will be your primary role?

The primary purpose of this position is to work in food preparation pantry preparing vegetables, salads, desserts, box lunches, and other food items, to assist cooks, and to perform related food service work. The incumbent will assist cooks in food preparation by weighing, measuring, and assembling; set up food service counters, steam tables, dining tables, and salad bars; clean equipment in kitchen and dining areas as well as utilize established safety and sanitation practices, rules, regulations and procedures

*** Experience related to food preparation is required.

We offer fantastic company benefits include:

· Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £13.76 per hour

· Holiday: Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays

· Paid Sick Leave

· Pension Scheme

· Free On-Site Parking

· Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

Overview of our mission

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - United Kingdom (USAFE-UK), a forward detachment of USAFE, is headquartered at RAF Mildenhall, England a premier employer of over 1,200 local national employees with a right to work in the United Kingdom. Our jobs ranging from Administrative; Logistics; Trade and Labor (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrician, plumbers, and general Maintenance); Civil Engineers, Lawyers, Doctors and Administrative and Management positions. The organization further serves as the focal point for overseas negotiations with His Majesty's government on a wide range of issues. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.

As the U.S. Air Forces in Europe's only fourth and fifth-generation fighter wing, RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight, such as the most advanced Joint Direct Attack Munitions used by the F-35A & F-15E. RAF Lakenheath provides all-weather, day or night air superiority and air-to-ground precision combat capability and multi-staged improvement program avionics. Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is located 70 miles northeast of London and 25 miles northeast of Cambridge. The Liberty Wing consists of more than 4,000 military members, over 1,500 British and U.S. civilians and includes a geographically separated unit at nearby RAF Feltwell. RAF Lakenheath is the largest U.S. Air Force-operated base in England and the only U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) F-35/F-15 fighter wing. Historically, the 48th FW has been the foundation of USAFE's combat capability and remains so today. The Liberty Wing led the El Dorado Canyon raids into Libya in 1986 and was the first F-111 fighter unit to deploy to the Gulf during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The Liberty Wing also anchored NATO forces during Operations Deliberate Force and Allied Force. Since September 11, 2001, the 48th FW has played a key role in antiterrorism operations, flying combat missions and providing combat support in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

What are the Key Skills required for this role?

1. Knowledge of food service sanitation standards including procedures to prevent contamination, spoilage, and waste.

2. Knowledge of special procedures in preparing food from standardized recipes for regular and modified menus, food terminology, and serving information.

3. Knowledge of food service safety regulations, practices, and procedures.

4. Knowledge of basic arithmetic in order to count number of tables/trays required, to determine number of servings a container will yield, and to count change when required to perform cashier duties.

5. Skill in the use and maintenance of kitchen tools and food service equipment such as knives, mechanical dishwasher, and powered cleaning equipment.

6. Ability to organize food service work in a logical sequence, execute tasks quickly and accurately, and meet strict meal schedules.

7. Ability to interpret food service instructions, specifications, portion control cards, menus, diet cards, and standardized recipes.

8. Ability to read and understand simple signs, names of food items, and instructions.

What are the conditions of employment for this role?

1. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations.

2. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training, this position may also be coded as mission essential.

3. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.

4. Overtime may be required, and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.

5. You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

6. You may be required to work rotating shifts and to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Emergency overtime may be required.

7. You are required to pass a pre-employment physical examination.

8. The work may require the employee to possess Food Handler's Card, and use/wear appropriate uniforms, safety, and sanitation equipment.

9. You may be required to attend Quality Improvement Training and to participate in section Quality Improvement Teams and data collection efforts.

10. Your work hours will be 39 hours per week on an as rostered schedule (this will be working any 5 days out if 7) (Various shifts / / where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies.

NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.

This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on

LNDH Application

Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.76 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 028003