Cook

• Grade: E
• Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)
• Hours: 22.5 hours per week
• Location: Malton, North Yorkshire - Langton Primary School
• Love cooking fresh, nutritious food and making a difference every day?
• We are looking for a Cook to lead our catering provision at Langton School, preparing approximately 35 meals each day in a welcoming school environment.
• What can we offer you?
• In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include

a local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution

salary sacrifice schemes

employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!

travel loans

* Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

The Role

About the Role As Cook, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality catering service while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. You will lead by example, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensuring pupils and staff receive nutritious, appetising meals. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing, cooking and serving freshly made meals Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards Setting up and clearing the dining area Washing up and keeping the kitchen clean and organised Supervising and supporting kitchen staff Ordering food and managing stock levels Completing stock checks and kitchen administration

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and organised individual who takes pride in preparing healthy, wholesome food. You'll be a team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering an excellent dining experience for children and staff alike. Working Hours 09:15am - 1:45pm 22.5 hours per week Term-time only No evenings, weekends or split shifts You will work during term time only, but you’ll received equal monthly pay throughout the year, giving you consistent income and financial peace of mind.

Join our award-winning Facilities Management Catering Team and help us serve delicious, home-cooked meals made from locally sourced, fresh ingredients. We are passionate about providing healthy, tasty food that encourages children and young people to eat well, stay energised, and thrive throughout their school day.

More information

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Elaine Clemit (Area Manager) on 07816251202 or email [email protected]

Key Dates:

Closing date: 25th October

Interview date: Please note we will be interviewing whilst the role is live and reserve the right to close the advert should suitable candidates be appointed.

Venue for Interview: Langton School or Ryedale House

Key Documents:

Job description: Cook

Total rewards | North Yorkshire Council

Using AI? Please follow our guidance to ensure your application reflects your own knowledge and experience: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/advice-your-job-application

\\*\DBS\\\*

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

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 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.

Cook

• Salary: £13.92 - £14.59 per hour
• Posted: 08/10/2026
• Closing date: 25/10/2026
• Closing time: 23:59 (GMT)