Cook

Northyorks; Whitby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Green car scheme

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Cook to lead our catering provision at Lealholm School in Whitby, North Yorkshire. You will prepare approximately 30 meals daily in a welcoming school environment and manage a small kitchen team with a focus on nutrition and food safety.

The role is term-time only, 20 hours per week, with a permanent contract and a pay range of £13.92–£14.59 per hour plus a recruitment incentive of up to £500.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking nutritious meals in a school setting.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and organised.
• Ability to lead a catering team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and serving freshly made meals
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Setting up and clearing the dining area
• Washing up and keeping the kitchen clean and organised
• Supervising and supporting kitchen staff
• Ordering food and managing stock levels
• Completing stock checks and kitchen administration

Skills

Food safety

Catering leadership

Team player

Job description

Salary: £13.92- £14.59 per hour + up to £500 recruitment payment*

Grade: E

Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)

Hours: 20 per week

Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire- Lealholm school

Love cooking fresh, nutritious food and making a difference every day?

We are looking for a Cook to lead our catering provision at Lealholm School, preparing approximately 30 meals each day in a welcoming school environment.

What can we offer you?

You could find working for North Yorkshire Council more rewarding than you first thought.

• Competitive rate of pay
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with continuous service, paid pro rata as part of annual salary
• Access to range of benefits and discounts including green car scheme, childcare vouchers and home technology scheme

About the Role

As Cook, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality catering service while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. You will lead by example, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensuring pupils and staff receive nutritious, appetising meals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking and serving freshly made meals
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Setting up and clearing the dining area
• Washing up and keeping the kitchen clean and organised
• Supervising and supporting kitchen staff Ordering food and managing stock levels
• Completing stock checks and kitchen administration

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and organised individual who takes pride in preparing healthy, wholesome food. You'll be a team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering an excellent dining experience for children and staff alike.

Working Hours 09:30am - 1:00pm. 17.5 hours per week, Term-Time Only.

No evenings, weekends or split shifts.

You will work during term time only, but you’ll received equal monthly pay throughout the year, giving you consistent income and financial peace of mind.

Join our award-winning Facilities Management Catering Team and help us serve delicious, home‑cooked meals made from locally sourced, fresh ingredients. We are passionate about providing healthy, tasty food that encourages children and young people to eat well, stay energised, and thrive throughout their school day.

* For the right candidate, a recruitment payment of up to £500 may be payable as a one-off welcome payment. Inthe event of leaving prior to 2 years’ service the incentive payments wouldbe repayable on a pro rata basis.*

More information

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Elaine Clemit (Area Manager) on 07816251202 or email [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Interview date: Please note we will be interviewing whilst the role is live and reserve the right to close the advert should suitable candidates be appointed.

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.