Prep Cook & Kitchen Specialist (Salad Bar)

US Visiting Forces; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

US Visiting Forces is seeking a kitchen support role to prepare a variety of simple foods and assemble ingredients for menu items. The position requires strict adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines and the ability to work well in a team on a military base.

Responsibilities include setting up the salad bar, dating and storing leftovers, and assisting with basic cash handling and documentation as needed. Strong attention to detail and accuracy with measurements are essential.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely.
• Safe operation and maintenance of standard kitchen equipment.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for portion control and inventory tracking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of simple-to-prepare foods.
• Prepare ingredients by peeling, chopping, grinding, cutting, slicing, dicing, and puréeing.
• Weigh, measure, assemble ingredients, and prepare cold sandwich fillings.
• Set up and replenish the salad bar; manage leftovers with proper dating and storage.
• Follow recipes to ensure quality and minimize waste; assist with cash handling and documentation if required.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Recipe following

Safety & sanitation

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

US Visiting Forces is seeking a kitchen support role to prepare a variety of simple foods and assemble ingredients for menu items. The position requires strict adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines and the ability to work well in a team on a military base.

Responsibilities include setting up the salad bar, dating and storing leftovers, and assisting with basic cash handling and documentation as needed. Strong attention to detail and accuracy with measurements are essential.