Relief Mobile Cook and Catering Assistant

Northyorks; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Green Car Scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council’s school catering team is seeking a Relief Mobile Cook and Catering Assistant to provide cover across Hull and the East Riding. The role offers flexible shifts, travel between schools, and the chance to support children with healthy, nutritious meals while working as part of a friendly team.

Typical shifts are between 7.30am and 2.00pm, with a generous 55p per mile mileage allowance and access to our Total Rewards Brochure.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable and adaptable.
• Passionate about good quality food and customer service.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and willing to travel between locations.
• Organised and able to work in a busy environment.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh ingredients and assisting with food preparation.
• Cooking and serving nutritious meals.
• Supporting kitchen teams to deliver an efficient catering service.
• Serving pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and food preparation areas.
• Assisting with stock control and food deliveries.
• Completing food safety records and documentation where required.
• Helping ensure every child receives a healthy and enjoyable meal experience.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Customer service

Willing to travel

Organised

Hygiene and food safety

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

Relief Mobile Cook and Catering Assistant

Contract Type: Relief
Vacancy Hours: Relief
Weekend Working: No
Location: Hull, East Yorkshire – Hull and East Riding Area

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

Join our friendly school catering team and play an important role in providing healthy, nutritious meals to children across Hull and the East Riding. We're looking for enthusiastic and reliable Relief Mobile Catering Team Members to provide cover and support across our network of school kitchens. Whether you have experience as a Cook, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant or are simply looking for a rewarding role with flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity where no two days are the same. You'll work as part of a supportive team, helping to deliver high-quality school meals while making a positive difference to children's day-to-day lives.With a generous 55p per mile mileage allowance for travel between schools, this role is ideal for candidates who enjoy variety and working across different locations.

Why Choose Relief Work?

One of the biggest benefits of joining our Relief Catering Team is the flexibility it can offer. Whether you're looking to work around family commitments, retirement, studies, travel plans, or an existing part-time job, relief work allows you to balance your work and personal life in a way that suits you. Already work three days a week elsewhere?Looking to top up your income on your free days? This role could be perfect for you. Unlike many school-based positions, you're not tied to taking holidays during school holiday periods. You can enjoy the freedom to travel throughout the year and take breaks when it suits your lifestyle, often benefiting from quieter destinations and lower travel costs outside peak holiday seasons. You tell us your availability, and we'll offer shifts where support is needed across our schools.

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on your experience and the needs of the service, you'll support school catering teams by:

• Preparing fresh ingredients and assisting with food preparation
• Cooking and serving nutritious meals
• Supporting kitchen teams to deliver an efficient catering service
• Serving pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and food preparation areas
• Assisting with stock control and food deliveries
• Completing food safety records and documentation where required
• Helping ensure every child receives a healthy and enjoyable meal experience

As a Mobile Team Member, you'll travel between schools across the Hull and East Riding area, supporting kitchens wherever cover is required.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking people who are:

• Friendly, reliable and adaptable
• Passionate about good quality food and customer service
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and willing to travel between locations
• Organised and able to work in a busy environment
• Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety
• Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.

Flexible Working That Fits Around You

• Shifts available Monday to Friday
• Typical hours between 7.30am and 2.00pm
• No evening working
• Work around your existing commitments
• Ideal alongside another part-time role
• Freedom to enjoy holidays and travel throughout the year
• Additional hours and overtime frequently available
• Variety of working across different schools and teams
• Competitive hourly rates depending on role and experience
• 55p per mile mileage allowance for travel between schools
• Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts, including:

• Green Car Scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts

For more information, please see our Total Rewards Brochure.

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Every day, our catering teams help provide healthy meals that support children's learning, wellbeing and development. If you're looking for a flexible role with a supportive team, opportunities to increase your earnings, and the freedom to fit work around your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 22 November 2026

Interview Date: to be confirmed

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 children and adults at risk.

NYC is 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.

Relief Mobile Cook and Catering Assistant