COOK - BARISTA

U.S.-Air-Forc; Fairford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

U.S.-Air-Forc on RAF Fairford base offers a job opportunity requiring hands-on food preparation and service experience. The role emphasizes safe handling, accurate following of instructions, and operating food service equipment.

Applicants must be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds and enduring long periods of standing. There is a twelve-month Service Agreement with a $1,000 recruitment incentive, and eligibility includes satisfying a pre-employment and tactical requirements process.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic.
• Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment and understanding food characteristics.
• Must be able to frequently lift objects up to 40 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.

Skills

Food preparation

Food service equipment

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Stand and lift

Job description

Vacancy offers a $1,000 recruitment incentive for twelve month Service Agreement, paid out in one lump sum. Applicant will be required to sign a Service Agreement from the date of appointment.

• 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 satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate.

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, 08/29/2026

• 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, United Kingdom (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 United Kingdom (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 serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward 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 to apply for local national positions on base.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience (MUST BE SUPPORTED IN RESUME)

• Must have experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic.
• Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment, characteristics of various foods, and the ability to season food and decide when foods are done is required.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.