Mobile Cook
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.35 to £16.07 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Neath, Neath Port Talbot |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neath Port Talbot Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ00048 |
Summary
25 hours per week
Term Time Only (191 days per year), Monday to Friday (flexible hours to meet service needs)
Catering services is looking for a mobile cook to cover cooking duties in various Schools throughout Neath Port Talbot. Having your own transport is required for this post, which qualifies for the Council's casual car user allowance
You will be responsible for:
The ordering, preparation, cooking and service of meals.
Setting up of Servery Counter and service of food
Supervision of staff
You will be expected to have knowledge of the requirements in relation to preparation and cooking in large, as well as small numbers of meals for children.
You should also understand the relative application of cooking processes, HACCP, and comply with all Food Safety and Health and Safety Regulations and work to a high standard.
You should possess City and Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent NVQ 2 and 3 Award in professional Catering. Also a Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent.
For more information and to apply please visit www.npt.gov.uk/jobs
Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child&©s) from the Disclosure and Barring Service
Term Time Only (191 days per year), Monday to Friday (flexible hours to meet service needs)
Catering services is looking for a mobile cook to cover cooking duties in various Schools throughout Neath Port Talbot. Having your own transport is required for this post, which qualifies for the Council's casual car user allowance
You will be responsible for:
The ordering, preparation, cooking and service of meals.
Setting up of Servery Counter and service of food
Supervision of staff
You will be expected to have knowledge of the requirements in relation to preparation and cooking in large, as well as small numbers of meals for children.
You should also understand the relative application of cooking processes, HACCP, and comply with all Food Safety and Health and Safety Regulations and work to a high standard.
You should possess City and Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent NVQ 2 and 3 Award in professional Catering. Also a Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent.
For more information and to apply please visit www.npt.gov.uk/jobs
Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child&©s) from the Disclosure and Barring Service
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