Salary: £13.47- £14.13 per hour
Grade: E
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
- No evening or weekend working
- 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
- No evenings or weekends
- 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
Contact
Please contact Jason Oliver with any enquiries. Tel: 07814930952 or email jason.oliver@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 13th 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.
Key Documents:
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.