COOK - BARISTA

U.S Air Force; Fairford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S Air Force is seeking candidates for a position at the Air Spare Bowling Center, RAF Fairford, UK. This role involves food preparation, following safety standards, and requires a background investigation. Candidates must be eligible residents and demonstrate relevant experience in food service.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service required.
• Knowledge of food service equipment operation.
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food in a service setting.
• Follow safety protocols and food handling standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service equipment.

Skills

Food preparation methods

Ability to follow instructions

Food service equipment operation

Simple arithmetic ability

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

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. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with 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 for this vacancy announcement is citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60 mile radius) of RAF Fairford, UK, or will do so within the next 30 days.

Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces. Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Documentation could include PCS Orders, UK Visa, etc.

Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the UK for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee or dependent of an employee of a US agency supporting the US Visiting Forces does not count towards being 'ordinary resident'.

In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens (including UK dual citizens) may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible for local national positions on base.

To qualify, you must meet the experience requirements below. Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work, including service through programs like Peace Corps or AmeriCorps. Your resume must clearly describe relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, transcripts are required.

Qualifying Experience (MUST BE SUPPORTED IN RESUME):

• Experience in methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation in a food service setting.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment, characteristics of various foods, and ability to season food and determine when foods are done.
• Physical ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend for long periods.