Food Service Worker (Barista)

U.S.-Air-Forc; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Daily Grind at the Galaxy Club, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, is seeking a coffee service attendant for on-site operations. The role involves prepping and serving specialty coffee beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety and handling procedures within a US base setting.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand and move for long periods, memorize drink recipes, and follow written and oral directions with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to specialty coffee preparation or similar activity is preferred.
• Must be able to know how to safely use the equipment such as an espresso machine and have knowledge in sanitizing.
• Must be able to memorize specialty coffee drink recipes.
• Must have the ability to follow oral and/or written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

Skills

Specialty coffee

Espresso machine

Sanitation

Memorization

Instructions & arithmetic

Lifting 40 lbs

Stamina: standing/bending

Job description

STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications will be reviewed, and referrals every 7 days.

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Daily Grind, Galaxy Club, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

• Scheduled shifts.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical to include being physically able to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40lbs.
• Able to continuously stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

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, 11/18/2026

The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement:

• Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, 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.
• 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 may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.

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

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:

• Experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to specialty coffee preparation or similar activity is preferred. Knowledge of a variety of drink recipes and knowledge of coffee beans and teas typically served at a specialty coffee operation is desirable.
• Must be able to know how to safely use the equipment such as an espresso machine and have knowledge in sanitizing.
• Must be able to memorize specialty coffee drink recipes.
• Must have the ability to follow oral and/or written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, push, pull and bend for long periods of time.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of suitability and fitness for the position.