Job Title
Catering Manager
Location
Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge, TN32 5FA
Salary
£19,000 - £21,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours
30 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Contract
Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date
December 2025
UK Applicants Only
This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
Mountfield Heath School is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Catering Manager to join our outstanding team. We are a small, nurturing school with 44 pupils, and we pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos and commitment to providing a healthy start for every child.
Responsibilities
* Lead the school’s catering provision, preparing nutritious and appealing meals.
* Champion healthy eating and support pupils to make positive food choices.
* Manage a small, friendly team and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
* Play a key role in our successful healthy start and wellbeing initiatives.
* Plan menus with reference to dietary needs, nutrition, and budgetary requirements.
* Prepare, cook, and serve meals efficiently, maintaining high quality and presentation.
* Supervise and support kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive environment.
* Maintain kitchen and dining areas, including setup, cleaning and compliance with COSHH regulations.
* Monitor stock, place orders and manage relationships with suppliers.
* Respond flexibly to urgent or last‑minute service requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience in catering within a residential, educational or similar setting.
* Menu planning experience with attention to nutrition and budgetary control.
* Management experience in a catering environment.
* Strong knowledge of health, safety and food hygiene regulations.
Benefits
* Life Assurance.
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
Additional Benefits
* A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
* 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
* Cycle to Work Schemes.
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
* Critical illness cover.
* Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
Time Commitment
* You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Note
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
About Us
Mountfield Heath School caters for autistic boys and girls aged 5–11, many of whom have additional needs. Our independent special educational needs provision currently supports 44 pupils, increasing to 45 in January, on a spacious site with large classrooms and dedicated outdoor learning areas.
Our aim is simple: to equip every child with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We focus on preparing pupils not just for school success but for life beyond, encouraging them to reach high standards in every aspect.
Located in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, the school is within easy commuting distance of Hastings, Royal Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas, offering an exciting opportunity to join a nurturing and forward‑thinking school community.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
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