CONTINGENCY COOK
- LocationLakenheath, Suffolk, United Kingdom
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary15 GBP an hour
- EmploymentContract
- Posted30 October 2026
- SourceLPR International's careers page (BambooHR)
Live checkFirst seen yesterday; still listed on LPR International's careers page 1 h ago.
At a glance
- Experience3+ years
- VisaRight to work required
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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.
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