Mobile School Cook & Team Lead (Term-Time)

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

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.