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Location: Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge, TN32 5FA
Salary: £19,000 - £21,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 30 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: December 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the role
Are you passionate about healthy eating and making a difference in children’s lives? Mountfield Heath School is looking for an experienced Catering Manager to join our outstanding team. We are a small, nurturing school with 44 pupils and a strong commitment to providing a healthy start for every child.
* 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
* Oversee the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring a clean, hygienic, and well-presented environment
* Manage stock, monitor portion control and waste, and maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene across the kitchen and dining areas
Responsibilities
* 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 contributions
* Access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Flexible benefits platform offering health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Cycle to Work schemes, electric car purchase scheme, critical illness cover, and family growth support
Why join Mountfield Heath School?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. This role offers a rewarding leadership position that directly impacts the daily experience of pupils and staff.
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