Job Description

Job Title:

Food Service Worker

PP-SRS-GRD:

C-7408-02

Location:

RAF Lakenheath

Vacancy Number:

937844

Open Date:

02 October 2025

Close Date:

14 October 2025

Work Hour Per Week

39

Salary (Per Hour)

13.76

Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections may be made

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of at the , Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

What will be your primary role?

We are looking for someone with some knowledge and experience of working as a Food Service Worker, to be responsible for serving as a delicatessen/bakery assistant, helping in the preparation, presentation and serving of specialist meats, delicacies, preserved foods, cheeses, salads, breads and sweets to patrons.

You will be responsible weighing, wrapping and pricing selected food items on plates trays and in bags, using prepared ingredients, making hot and/or cold sandwiches, fruit and vegetable trays, salads and rotisserie chicken. You will perform duties to include measuring and mixing ingredients as directed and decorating breads, rolls, pastries, cakes and other bakery items, and taking payments from customers. You will also receive and unload trucks and stock take.

For specific qualification requirements for this position, you can visit:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-7400

We offer fantastic company benefits include:

Competitive salary:

the starting salary for this position is

13.76 an hour

Holiday:

Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Pension Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Employee extras such as:

Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

Overview of our mission

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - United Kingdom (USAFE-UK), a forward detachment of USAFE, is headquartered at RAF Mildenhall, England a premier employer of over 1,200 local national employees with a right to work in the United Kingdom. Our jobs ranging from Administrative; Logistics; Trade and Labor (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrician, plumbers, and general Maintenance); Civil Engineers, Lawyers, Doctors and Administrative and Management positions. The organization further serves as the focal point for overseas negotiations with His Majesty's government on a wide range of issues. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.

As the U.S. Air Forces in Europe's only fourth and fifth-generation fighter wing, RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight, such as the most advanced Joint Direct Attack Munitions used by the F-35A & F-15E. RAF Lakenheath provides all-weather, day or night air superiority and air-to-ground precision combat capability and multi-staged improvement program avionics. Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is located 70 miles northeast of London and 25 miles northeast of Cambridge. The Liberty Wing consists of more than 4,000 military members, over 1,500 British and U.S. civilians and includes a geographically separated unit at nearby RAF Feltwell. RAF Lakenheath is the largest U.S. Air Force-operated base in England and the only U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) F-35/F-15 fighter wing. Historically, the 48th FW has been the foundation of USAFE's combat capability and remains so today. The Liberty Wing led the El Dorado Canyon raids into Libya in 1986 and was the first F-111 fighter unit to deploy to the Gulf during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The Liberty Wing also anchored NATO forces during Operations Deliberate Force and Allied Force. Since September 11, 2001, the 48th FW has played a key role in antiterrorism operations, flying combat missions and providing combat support in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

What are the Key Skills required for this role?

1. Knowledge of basic arithmetic in order to count number of trays/tables required, to determine number of servings a container will yield, and to count change when required to perform cashier duties.

2. Working knowledge of food service sanitation standards including procedures to prevent contamination, spoilage, and waste.

3. Ability to concentrate on work assignments despite interruptions and distractions.

4. Ability to do tasks with several steps and to follow established sequences of tasks without more than normal supervision.

5. Ability to use and maintain food service tools and equipment such as knives, mechanical dishwasher, and powered cleaning equipment.

6. Ability to learn food service safety regulations, practices, and procedures.

7. Ability to read and understand simple signs, names of food items, and instructions.

What are the conditions of employment for this role?

1. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations.

2. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training, this position may also be coded as mission essential.

3. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.

4. Overtime may be required, and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.

5. You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

6. You may be assigned other duties not described in this position description, but that are appropriate for the grade and skill set of the incumbent.

7. You may also be required to work weekends and/or holidays.

8. You must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

9. You will be required to pass a pre-employment physical at RAF Lakenheath.

10. Your hours of work will be 39 hours per week on an as rostered schedule (this will be working any 5 days out of 7) between the hours of 0600-1930 where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies.

NOTE:

You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.

This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.

LNDH Application

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw

Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to

100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,420.00-28,185.20 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Free parking Gym membership Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 937844