COOK - BARISTA

U.S. Department of Defense; Fairford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense seeks candidates for a position at the Air Spare Bowling Center in RAF Fairford. This role requires skills in food preparation and a physical ability to perform tasks essential for a food service environment, including the possibility of varied work hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food service environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Physical ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds frequently.

Skills

Food preparation

Basic arithmetic

Knowledge of food characteristics

Job description

About the position:

This position is located at Air Spare Bowling Center, RAF Fairford, UK.

• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 Investigation.
• Subject to an irregular tour of duty to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training.

Duties

Details about specific duties are not provided in the original description.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. Eligibility must be supported by proof submitted with the application by the closing date, 06/29/2025.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

The area of consideration includes citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the US who reside within a 60-mile radius of RAF Fairford, UK, or will do so within 30 days. US residents must be citizens of a NATO country unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of a US service member.

Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident', defined as residing in the UK for more than 366 days without US Visiting Forces affiliation. Time spent in the UK as a US employee or dependent does not count towards this period.

British citizens (including dual citizens) are ineligible to apply for US NAF positions but may apply for local national positions.

Experience Requirements

Qualifying experience must be supported in your resume and may include paid, unpaid, or volunteer work. Education transcripts are required if qualifications are based on education.

• Experience in food preparation and presentation in a food service environment.
• Ability to follow instructions, work safely, and perform basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of food service equipment, food characteristics, seasoning, and determining when food is done.
• Physical ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods.