Relief Mobile Cook

Applefields School; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid for travel between sites

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Relief Mobile Cook to support multiple school kitchens around Hull and the East Riding. The role offers flexible hours, travel between sites and overtime opportunities.

You will prepare nutritious meals, lead kitchen tasks when needed and ensure high standards of hygiene. This position is ideal for someone seeking flexible, varied work across several schools.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare nutritious meals for school environments.
• Capable of working both independently and in teams.
• Willingness to travel between schools within Hull and East Riding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious school meals.
• Support and lead kitchen teams when required.
• Serve meals to pupils and staff in a friendly, professional manner.
• Manage food orders and stock levels.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Complete food safety records and comply with legislation.
• Travel between schools to deliver services as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Flexible travel

Job description

Grade: E
Vacancy Hours: Relief
Contract Type: Relief
Location: Hull, East Yorkshire

Love cooking?

Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle, family commitments, travel plans or another job?

Join our friendly school catering team and help create nutritious, home-cooked meals that support children's health, wellbeing and learning every day.

We're looking for a Relief Mobile Cook to provide cover and support across a number of school kitchens in the Hull and East Riding area. This is a varied and rewarding role that’s perfect for someone who enjoys cooking, meeting new people and working in different locations. Whether you’re looking for regular work, additional income alongside another role, or greater flexibility in your schedule, this position offers opportunities to work across our network of schools, with shifts offered according to service requirements. Additional hours and overtime opportunities are frequently available.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

• Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious school meals using locally sourced ingredients
• Supporting and leading kitchen teams when required
• Serving meals to pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner
• Managing food orders and stock levels
• Maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety
• Completing food safety records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• As a Mobile Cook, you’ll travel between schools, helping us deliver a high-quality catering service wherever cover is needed.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about preparing quality foodReliable, organised and adaptable
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and willing to travel between schools in the Hull and East Riding area
• Committed to excellent customer service and food safety standards

Work That Fits Around Your Life

One of the biggest benefits of joining our Relief Catering Team is the flexibility it can offer. This role is ideal for anyone looking to fit work around their existing commitments. Whether you’re a parent, semi-retired, studying, or already working elsewhere, you can tell us when you’re available and work shifts that suit both you and the service.

Already have a part-time role and work three days a week? This could be the perfect opportunity to top up your income on the days you’re free.

Unlike many school-based positions, you’re not restricted to taking time off during school holidays. This means you can enjoy the freedom to travel and take breaks throughout the year, including outside peak holiday periods when destinations are often quieter and travel costs can be significantly lower.

If you’re looking for a role that offers genuine flexibility, variety and the opportunity to maintain an excellent work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Flexible Working That Fits Around You

• Shifts available Monday to Friday
• Typical hours between 7.30am and 2.00pm
• Work around your existing commitments
• Ideal alongside another part-time job
• Flexibility to enjoy holidays and travel throughout the year
• Opportunities for regular shifts, additional hours and overtime
• Variety of working across different schools and teams

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Every meal you help prepare contributes to a positive school day for local children. If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working with people and value flexibility in your working life, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Apply?

• Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle
• Freedom to travel when you choose, not just during school holidays
• Ideal alongside another part-time job
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Mileage paid for travel between schools
• Opportunity to make a difference in local schools every day

For full details, please see our total rewards brochure.

Interview date: Interviews will take place whilst the role is live. Multiple roles available.

Venue for Interview: Microsoft Teams

***DBS***

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

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 Council's 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.

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