Food Service Worker (Kitchen)

U.S.-Air-Forc; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Liberty Club at RAF Lakenheath is seeking personnel for a non-appropriated fund (NAF) position. Shift work includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays with 0-40 hours per week and no minimum guarantee.

Applicants must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and meet eligibility criteria outlined for local and US residents within the 60-mile commuting radius. Preference-based and priority eligibilities apply; closing date 2026-10-12.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow simple oral instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools for cleaning and operate simply machines.
• Skill in doing tasks with several steps and use judgement in sequencing.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food and for cleaning equipment and work area.

Skills

Follow simple oral instructions

Hand tools for cleaning

Operate simple machines

Task sequencing and judgement

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Liberty Club, RAF Lakenheath.

This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 0-40 per week with no minimum guarantee.

Must be physically able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

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 10/12/2026

• Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.
• 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:

• Ability to follow simple oral instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools for cleaning, and operate simply machines.
• Skill in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgement in sequencing tasks.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards in handling and serving food and for cleaning equipment and work area.