Mobile Catering Assistant - Academies for Character and Excellence
- South Hams, Devon
- Part Time
- Actual salary: £13,244 + 55p business mileage
Based between Totnes St Johns Hub kitchen and Berry Pomeroy as transported lunch service
Start in September 2026
The Academies for Character and Excellence has twenty Primary Schools making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation.
We are truly collaborative and we work together within, and across, our schools to ensure that all our children and members of staff achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish - we translate our vision of excellence into our every-day practice. We are proud of our successful learning outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become successful learners, healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals.
We are looking for a Mobile Catering Assistant to join our award-winning friendly team at Totnes St Johns and Berry Pomeroy on a permanent, part-time basis. We are ideally seeking an individual that has previous experience within the catering sector and welcome enthusiastic individuals who are looking to develop within the catering industry. Ace Catering prides itself on freshly prepared, local and seasonal produce and providing nutritious and tasty meals for its pupils.
As a Mobile Catering Assistant your overall role is to assist the hub kitchen at Totnes St Johns in preparing meals for a transported service and facilitate the meals service at Berry Pomeroy primary School. This role requires that you must be able to drive and have your own transport. Travel expenses will be paid from the hub kitchen. The responsibilities are shared within the team and include preparation, cooking, storing, cleaning duties, delivery and presentation in order to support the catering operation and maintain the efficient running of the kitchen. The role includes maintaining high standards and ensuring a clean, hygienic and organised environment.
We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.
For further information please email Charlotte Wilson on charlotte.wilson@acexcellence.co.uk
An application form is available to download either from our website http://www.acexcellence.co.uk/ace-trust-vacancies or by emailing Charlotte Wilson. Applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 10th July 2026.
Interview Date: To be held on the 16th July 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationSouth HamsDevon
- Reference
AC6719
- Occupational GroupManual (Caretaking/Cleaning/Driving/Catering/
- Salary Details
Actual salary: £13,244 + 55p business mileage
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
22.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 10.00 - 14.30) 38 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
09/07/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes