Contingency Cooks

lprinternational· UK Federal Contract Services
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📍 Lakenheath, Suffolk, United KingdomContractor, Full Time (UK)

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SUPPORT THE U.S. AIR FORCE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 

NOW HIRING – CONTINGENCY COOKS 

RAF LAKENHEATH & RAF MILDENHALL | SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM 
Join LPR International and support mission-critical dining operations serving U.S. Air Force 
personnel. 

POSITION SUMMARY 
Provide surge and contingency culinary support across military dining facilities during operational 
increases and special requirements. 
WHAT YOU'LL DO 
• Prepare meals using Air Force recipe systems 
• Execute progressive cooking techniques 
• Maintain HACCP and food safety compliance 
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment 
• Support meal production and inventory planning 
• Prepare flight and ground meal operations 
QUALIFICATIONS 
• Minimum 3 years traceable cooking experience 
• High-volume commercial kitchen experience preferred 
• NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent culinary training preferred 
• Knowledge of food safety standards 
• Legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom 
• Ability to obtain RAF installation access 
WORK SCHEDULE 
Shift schedules based on operational requirements and contingency activation. 
Morning Shift: 0500–1400   |    Day Shift: 1030–1930    |   Mid Shift (selected locations): 2000
0500 
365-day operation including weekends and holidays. 

WHY JOIN LPR? 
✓ Mission-focused environment 
✓ Long-term opportunity 
✓ Structured training 
✓ Professional team environment 

APPLY TODAY 
Help fuel military readiness. Support those who serve: APPLY TODAY: 
https://lprinternational.bamboohr.com/careers/283

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This is listed as a Contractor, Full Time (UK) position. It is posted as a Contingency Cooks role in the UK Federal Contract Services department at lprinternational.
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This Contingency Cooks position at lprinternational was posted on Jun 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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