Cook RPA206193 - Lakenheath, United Kingdom - US Visiting Forces Local National Direct Hire

US Visiting Forces Local National Direct Hire

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Lakenheath, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title:
Cook

PP-SRS-GRD:C

Location:
RAF Lakenheath

Vacancy Number:
VA23 RPA 206193

Open Date: 11 March 2024

Close Date:25 March 2024

Work Hour Per Week 20

Salary (Per Hour) £12.14 (under 23 years) £ years and over)
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Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections can be made from this announcement _

Main Purpose

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Cooks.

at the 48 Force Support Squadron, Royal Air Force, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

The main responsibility of this position is to prepare and cook a variety of foods in quantity, using standard or revised recipes.

Using a full range of quantity cooking procedures from common or frequently used to new or difficult recipes, prepares a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and gravies.

On a day-to-day

basis prepares four or more menu items for one meal which involves planning and coordinating steps to ensure that all items are ready for serving at the same time; or prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes involving many steps, ingredients, or long preparation time; or may do both.

Knowledge and Experience Required _- _Applicants must demonstrate the following:

Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in quantity, using recipes with raw, fresh ingredients (e.g. meat and vegetables).
Ability to plan, coordinate, and time sequence steps needed to prepare food on time without overcooking or waste.
Ability to adjust recipes for servings required to include arithmetic computations to determine quantities needed to prepare required amounts by multiplying ingredients and calculating servings per container.
Ability to recognize characteristics of foods in deciding that raw materials are fresh.
Ability to judge and prepare food by color, consistency, temperature, odor, and taste.
Knowledge of food preparation principles; the physical changes that occur during the processing and cooking of food; food handling and storage practices; regular and special diet menus; and standard formulas used in yield testing.
Knowledge of food presentation; how to prepare specialty sauces; and carve and use fruits and vegetables as garnishes.
Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Skill in operating, breaking down, and cleaning kitchen tools and specialized equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to read and understand menus, recipes, worksheets, food labels, computerized food production sheets, and metric conversion tables.

Other Important Information

Hours of work: Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization's flexible.

- working policies.

Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules,

- and regulations.

Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
May be assigned other duties that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the employee.
May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary

- training. Position may be coded as mission essential.

A 6month probationary period will be required.
Overtime may be required.
May be required to travel overnight to US or other countries in the performance of official duties or attend necessary

- training.

Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:

Pre-employment physical is required for this position.
The work involves continual standing, walking, stooping, bending, pushing, reaching, lifting, and carrying of objects weighing up to 30 pounds; occasionally lifting over 50 pounds
Required to possess a Food Handler's License or meet health-screening requirements.
Required to maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness.
Will be required to work an 'as-rostered' schedule including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Benefits:

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Classification & Qualifications )

Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays, yeartoyear carryover in accordance with program policy
Paid Sick Leave; yeartoyear carryover in accordance with program policy
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free onsite parking
Specialized Training provided throughout entire period of employment
Development opportunities available
Time off, cash and honorary awards and recognition available for significant contributions and consistent high performance
Free access to onsite gym facilities

Who Can Apply

Citizens of the UK, Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other Foreign Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a conditio