Mobile Cook

North Yorkshire Council; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discount benefits including购物

Travel loans

Health Assured

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Mobile Cook to work across several school kitchens in the Boroughbridge area. The role involves preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals, leading kitchen teams, and delivering a high standard of service to pupils and staff.

You will travel between sites, maintain food safety records, manage stock, and ensure quality dining experiences for children during term time. This permanent, part-time position offers predictable hours and great local benefits.

Qualifications

• Passion for preparing quality school meals.
• Organised, reliable, able to work independently.
• Confident team leader with good communication skills.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious school meals using locally sourced ingredients.
• Lead and support kitchen teams to deliver excellent service.
• Serve meals to pupils and staff with a friendly, customer-focused approach.
• Manage food orders and stock levels to prevent waste.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Complete food safety records and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Cooking

Team leadership

Food safety

Stock management

Customer service

Job description

About the Role:

Looking for a role that fits around a busy life with no evening or weekend working?

Join our friendly school catering team and help create nutritious, home-cooked meals that fuel children for learning and help them thrive every day.

We're looking for a Mobile Cook to work across a number of school kitchens in the Boroughbridge area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, leading a team, and making a real difference in their local community.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. You'll be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious school meals using locally sourced ingredients
• Leading and supporting kitchen teams to deliver an excellent service
• Serving meals to pupils and staff with a friendly, customer-focused approach
• Managing food orders and stock levels
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Completing food safety records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation

As a Mobile Cook, you'll travel between schools, providing support wherever it's needed and helping ensure every kitchen delivers a fantastic dining experience for children.

We're seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about preparing quality food
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently
• A confident team leader with good communication skills
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and customer service

Work-Life Balance

You'll Love

• Typical hours between 7.30am and 2.00pm
• No evenings
• No weekends
• Term time only
• Regular overtime opportunities available

This term-time-only role is ideal for anyone looking for family-friendly working hours while still enjoying the security and benefits of a permanent position. You will receive equal monthly pay throughout the year, even during school holiday periods.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• A local government pension scheme with 15.1% employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• Travel loans
• Health Assured –confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Key Documents:

Job Description.pdf

Total Rewards Brochure

Key Dates:

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Interview date: 08 October 2026

Venue for Interview: Microsoft Teams