Relief Mobile Cook

Applefields School; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Applefields School is seeking a Relief Mobile Cook to provide cover across multiple school kitchens in the Northallerton area. The role offers flexible, term-time hours, with shifts between schools and occasional overtime.

You will prepare fresh meals, lead kitchen teams when needed, and ensure food safety and cleanliness across sites. Travel between schools is required and mileage is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing nutritious school meals.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to changing locations.
• Willingness to travel between Northallerton and Catterick area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious school meals using local ingredients.
• Support and lead kitchen teams when needed.
• Serve meals to pupils and staff in a friendly, professional manner.
• Manage food orders and stock levels across sites.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and complete food safety records.
• Travel between schools to provide reliable cover as required.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Flexibility

Travel between sites

Stock management

Job description

Contract: Relief
Hours: Relief- Term time only

Location: Northallerton, North 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 Northallerton and Catterick 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 food
• Reliable, organised and adaptable
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and willing to travel between schools in the Northallerton and Catterick 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

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 13 th September 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Please note, we will be conducting interviews while this vacancy is live and may close this advert early should a suitable candidate be successful.

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.

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.