Cook
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.56 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2026 |
| Location: | Harrogate, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | US Visiting Forces |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 264949 |
Summary
Job Title: Cook
Location: RAF Menwith Hill
Vacancy Number 264949
Open Date: 17 March 2026
Close Date: Open Until Filled: 11 Apri 2026
Gauranteed Hours Per Week 39
Salary (Per Hour) £14.56
This position involves preparing a variety of simple dishes, including breakfast items (pancakes, sausage, eggs), burgers, vegetables, hot cereals, and broiled meats. Duties also include preparing soups, sauces, gravies, and cold sandwich fillings, as well as cooking convenience foods like frozen hash browns and chicken nuggets. You may also be responsible for making pizza. Food preparation tasks include chopping, slicing, measuring ingredients, assembling menu items, and stocking the salad bar. You will also portion food, store leftovers properly, and ensure recipes are followed to maintain quality and minimize waste. Maintaining a clean kitchen environment by washing and cleaning equipment is also expected.
This position is only available to UK Nationals. Applicants must hold UK citizenship and have lived in the UK for at least 8 years out of the last 10 years for this position.
Qualifications & Key Skills required for this role
Specific Requirement:
A clear demonstration of experience in the duties of, and key skills listed below:.
1. Experience and knowledge of the methods and procedures relating to food preparation/presentation gained by experience obtained working in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity, along with the ability to season food and decide when foods are done by utilizing knowledge of various food characteristics.
2. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic.
3. Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment, and the ability to obtain a Food Handler’s Certificate and/or complete food handler's training
We offer fantastic company benefits include:
• Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £14.56 per 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, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
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. Your hours of work will be 39 hours per week on an As Rostered schedule between 0630-1400 (this will be working any 5 days out of 7) where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization’s flexible working policies.
Physical Requirements:
Exposure to extreme temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezer units and subject to possible cuts from knives or burns from steam, hot foods, stoves and hot grease and water. Working in a hot and noisy kitchen, exposed to steam, fumes and odors. Frequently lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds and being able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time. There is a danger of falling. Appointment is contingent on passing the pre-employment physical.
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to 100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil
Location: RAF Menwith Hill
Vacancy Number 264949
Open Date: 17 March 2026
Close Date: Open Until Filled: 11 Apri 2026
Gauranteed Hours Per Week 39
Salary (Per Hour) £14.56
This position involves preparing a variety of simple dishes, including breakfast items (pancakes, sausage, eggs), burgers, vegetables, hot cereals, and broiled meats. Duties also include preparing soups, sauces, gravies, and cold sandwich fillings, as well as cooking convenience foods like frozen hash browns and chicken nuggets. You may also be responsible for making pizza. Food preparation tasks include chopping, slicing, measuring ingredients, assembling menu items, and stocking the salad bar. You will also portion food, store leftovers properly, and ensure recipes are followed to maintain quality and minimize waste. Maintaining a clean kitchen environment by washing and cleaning equipment is also expected.
This position is only available to UK Nationals. Applicants must hold UK citizenship and have lived in the UK for at least 8 years out of the last 10 years for this position.
Qualifications & Key Skills required for this role
Specific Requirement:
A clear demonstration of experience in the duties of, and key skills listed below:.
1. Experience and knowledge of the methods and procedures relating to food preparation/presentation gained by experience obtained working in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity, along with the ability to season food and decide when foods are done by utilizing knowledge of various food characteristics.
2. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and do simple arithmetic.
3. Knowledge of operating and cleaning food service equipment, and the ability to obtain a Food Handler’s Certificate and/or complete food handler's training
We offer fantastic company benefits include:
• Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £14.56 per 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, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
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. Your hours of work will be 39 hours per week on an As Rostered schedule between 0630-1400 (this will be working any 5 days out of 7) where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization’s flexible working policies.
Physical Requirements:
Exposure to extreme temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators or freezer units and subject to possible cuts from knives or burns from steam, hot foods, stoves and hot grease and water. Working in a hot and noisy kitchen, exposed to steam, fumes and odors. Frequently lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds and being able to continuously stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull and bend for long periods of time. There is a danger of falling. Appointment is contingent on passing the pre-employment physical.
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to 100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil