How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job Title: Catering Manager
Location: Manor House School, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0QX
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum plus Welcome Bonus**
Hours: 35 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 07:00am - 02:00pm
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Permanent, Term Time plus 2 weeks
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Manager Teacher to join our close-knit team at Manor House School located in Slinfold.
**Welcome bonus £1,000. £500 paid after 3 months, £500 paid after successful probation (6 months). T&Cs apply
Main Purpose of the Job
The post holder will support the proactive management of the school. Provide a clean, hygienic and well-presented environment and provide the school with a safe environment for all people – pupils, staff, visitors and contractors.
Responsibilities
run the kitchen
prepare the dining area of service, which may include moving and/or setting up furniture, setting up of trolleys and the cleaning and dismantling of these as required after service.
prepare the service area, hot cupboards and other equipment at the point of service for the efficient and effective service of the meal.
Lead in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages.
serve the food according to the style and type of operation.
wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables and all other catering equipment in the catering environment.
clean on a daily basis all catering areas
carry out routine cleaning to a fixed schedule, to the school and dining area
carry out ad hoc cleaning as and when required
assist in the day to day management of cleaning materials stocks and reorder when necessary, ensuring that the school policies on approvals are followed
About us
Manor House School is a DfE registered independent school which caters for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health needs between the ages of 7-18 years old.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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.
Why join Acorn Education?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
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
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s 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.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
**Welcome Bonus is paid as per the terms, providing you have not left before payments are made. T&C's apply if you leave within the first 12 months.
*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
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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