CONTINGENCY COOK

LPR International; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

LPR International seeks a contingency cook to support RAF Lakenheath/Mildenhall in Suffolk, UK, providing surge culinary services for dining facilities during mobilization and staffing shortages. The role requires maintaining high standards, following Air Force recipe systems, and adhering to HACCP practices.

The position covers 365-day operations with morning and daytime shifts (05:00–14:00 and 10:30–19:30), and requires eligibility to work at RAF installations in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years traceable cooking experience.
• English communication skills.
• Right to work in UK.
• RAF installation eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals using Air Force recipe systems.
• Execute progressive cooking techniques and maintain presentation standards.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment and support inventory and production planning.
• Prepare flight and ground meals.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and sanitation standards.

Skills

English communication skills

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds

Job description

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.