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Job Title: Food Service Worker, C-7408-02
Location: RAF Lakenheath
Vacancy Number: 301350
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Hours and Schedule: 39 hours per week, As Rostered (any 5 days out of 7 days)
Hourly Pay: £14.33
Benefits:
· Competitive Salary: the starting salary for this position is £14.33 an hour
· Holiday: 22 Days 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, Developmental Opportunities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to execute essential food service operations. This includes preparing vegetables, salads, desserts, and boxed lunches in the pantry, as well as directly supporting cooks by accurately weighing, measuring, and assembling ingredients. Personnel in this role are responsible for organizing and setting up dining tables, food service counters, steam tables, and salad bars. A critical component of the position involves thoroughly cleaning kitchen and dining area equipment while strictly adhering to established safety, sanitation, and regulatory procedures.
Qualifications and Key skills:
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.
Other Significant facts
1. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. This position may also be coded as mission essential.
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.
3. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.
4. Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies. 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. May be required to work rotating shifts.
7. Incumbent is 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. May be required to attend Quality Improvement Training and to participate in section Quality Improvement Teams and data collection efforts.
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK
This position may have certain restrictions on US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.
LNDH Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to [email protected]
Pay: Up to £29,061.24 per year
Work Location: In person
