Job Title
Catering Manager
Location
Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge, TN32 5FA
Salary & Hours
£19,000 – £21,000 per annum; 30 hours per week (Monday‑Friday)
Contract
Permanent, Term Time Only
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 ensuring compliance with food safety and COSHH regulations.
* Oversee daily kitchen operation: stock control, portion control, waste management, cleaning and hygiene.
* Prepare, cook and serve meals efficiently while maintaining high quality and presentation.
* Supervise and support kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive environment.
* Respond flexibly to urgent or last‑minute service requirements.
Qualifications
* 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
1. Life Assurance
2. Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
3. "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to mental health support services and physical health checks.
4. Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) – health, wellbeing, insurance benefits; discount options; cycle to work scheme; electric car purchase scheme; critical illness cover; family growth support, inclusive maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support.
5. Participation in a 4‑Day Working Week trial (subject to successful completion of probation).
Additional Information
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.
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