POSITION DESCRIPTION – CONTINGENCY COOK LOCATION RAF Lakenheath / RAF Mildenhall – Suffolk, United Kingdom POSITION SUMMARY Provide surge and contingency culinary support across military Dining Facility operations during mobilization, emergency requirements, staffing shortages, and special mission activities. REPORTS TO Site Supervisor ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Meal Production • Prepare meals using Air Force recipe systems • Execute progressive cooking techniques • Maintain quality and presentation standards Kitchen Operations • Operate commercial kitchen equipment • Support inventory and production planning • Prepare flight and ground meals Food Safety • Maintain HACCP compliance • Support sanitation standards SHIFT SCHEDULES Morning Shift: 0500–1400 | Day Shift: 1030–1930 365-day operation including weekends and holidays. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required • Minimum 3 years traceable cooking experience • English communication skills • Right to work in UK • RAF installation eligibility Preferred • High-volume kitchen experience • NVQ / City & Guilds • Military food service experience • HACCP knowledge WORK ENVIRONMENT Standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 25kg, rotating shifts and holiday support.