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Head Chef Operations - Glasgow Braehead Contract: Full Time
Salary: £36,202 - £38,201
Contracted Hours: 45

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name.

We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets.

We are looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion for food to join us on our exciting journey Our people are at the heart of what we do:
• You will be a role model, have an appetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results.
• You will be ambitious and hungry to learn.
• You will always strive to do your best.
• You will be enthusiastic and have a positive disposition.
• You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude.
• You will want to be part of our success story.

What you will be doing:

The Head Chef is responsible for the entire operation of their YO! Kitchen and ultimately accountable for the safety of our teams & guests.

Leading and inspiring the kitchen team you are obsessive about food quality, adherence to spec and can prepare each and every YO! dish brilliantly. Happy teams and Happy guests is the mantra by which you live and instil this modus operandi across the team. You are passionate about an incredible guest experience, developing the team to Super Squad status and driving the profitability of your restaurant through great controls of food cost lines.

Comfortable and natural in all sections of the kitchen, you cut fish, cook rice, roll sushi, and prepare our kitchens every day. You are also an inspirational presence in your restaurant, running high energy shifts from the kitchen and ensuring each and every day part delivers an outstanding experience for our guests and team.

We're proud to offer:

• Fantastic working hours
• Free YO! food - What's your favourite YO! dish? Every time you work you can power your shift with a selection of your choice from our fantastic menu
• Grow with YO!- we will pay for you to achieve professional qualifications (up to Degree level) whilst you work
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including private medical health plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
• Discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, dining out and retail offers are all available by accessing our reward platform
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends
• Award-winning sustainability initiatives - We're committed to delivering progress against 9 UN sustainability goals, just some of the actions we've already taken include: 100% of all Salmon
• sourced from certified sustainable sources, Zero use of Species classed as MCS "Fish to Avoid"
• 1/3^rd

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Job Title:  School Chef 

Location:  Yiewsley Grange School, West Drayton UB7 7QP

Salary:   £26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

Start:         September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a School Chef to join our close-knit team at Yiewsley Grange School, part of Options Autism.

This is a great chance to be part of a dedicated and supportive team, making a real difference every day.

If you or someone you know is passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a nurturing school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

In this key role, you will be responsible for planning and preparing high-quality food and catering services for the School, as well as managing and supervising all kitchen staff. This is a rewarding position that combines culinary skills with leadership and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of our students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan menus that cater to the dietary needs of our Service Users.
• Monitor food stocks with careful attention to date rotation, portion control, quality, and budgetary guidelines.
• Set up and clean down the kitchen area before and after daily use.
• Ensure appropriate food preparation is completed for daily and weekly needs.
• Be mindful of and actively work to minimise food waste.
• Provide appropriate meals for staff and Service Users with special dietary requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring both experience and passion to the role, along with:

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of catering practices, including correct use and storage of food products.
• Solid knowledge of food safety requirements.
• Ability to create and maintain effective systems of work.

Experience

• Previous catering experience in an educational, residential, or similar setting.
• Experience in menu planning with a focus on nutrition and budgetary control.
• Proven experience at a management level in a similar environment.
• Experience supervising and appraising staff.

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and experienced chef to become part of a supportive, high-impact environment

About Us

At Yiewsley Grange, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils. Within Yiewsley Grange we deploy a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and all students work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and equivalent qualifications in functional skills.

Yiewsley Grange School is a part of the Hillingdon Grange group of schools. Located over four sites, the group provides education from early years up to KS2 and offers a unique mix of education and support to pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Personalised teaching and learning in an autism-specific environment allows pupils’ individual needs to be addressed completely and their capabilities fully realised.

For over 16 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.

Why join Options Autism? 

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 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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Job Title:  School Chef 

Location:  Yiewsley Grange School, West Drayton UB7 7QP

Salary:   £26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

Start:         September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a School Chef to join our close-knit team at Yiewsley Grange School, part of Options Autism.

This is a great chance to be part of a dedicated and supportive team, making a real difference every day.

If you or someone you know is passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a nurturing school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

In this key role, you will be responsible for planning and preparing high-quality food and catering services for the School, as well as managing and supervising all kitchen staff. This is a rewarding position that combines culinary skills with leadership and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of our students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan menus that cater to the dietary needs of our Service Users.
• Monitor food stocks with careful attention to date rotation, portion control, quality, and budgetary guidelines.
• Set up and clean down the kitchen area before and after daily use.
• Ensure appropriate food preparation is completed for daily and weekly needs.
• Be mindful of and actively work to minimise food waste.
• Provide appropriate meals for staff and Service Users with special dietary requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring both experience and passion to the role, along with:

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of catering practices, including correct use and storage of food products.
• Solid knowledge of food safety requirements.
• Ability to create and maintain effective systems of work.

Experience

• Previous catering experience in an educational, residential, or similar setting.
• Experience in menu planning with a focus on nutrition and budgetary control.
• Proven experience at a management level in a similar environment.
• Experience supervising and appraising staff.

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and experienced chef to become part of a supportive, high-impact environment

About Us

At Yiewsley Grange, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils. Within Yiewsley Grange we deploy a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and all students work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and equivalent qualifications in functional skills.

Yiewsley Grange School is a part of the Hillingdon Grange group of schools. Located over four sites, the group provides education from early years up to KS2 and offers a unique mix of education and support to pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Personalised teaching and learning in an autism-specific environment allows pupils’ individual needs to be addressed completely and their capabilities fully realised.

For over 16 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.

Why join Options Autism? 

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 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

#1

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Job Title:  School Chef 

Location:  Yiewsley Grange School, West Drayton UB7 7QP

Salary:   £26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

Start:         September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a School Chef to join our close-knit team at Yiewsley Grange School, part of Options Autism.

This is a great chance to be part of a dedicated and supportive team, making a real difference every day.

If you or someone you know is passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a nurturing school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

In this key role, you will be responsible for planning and preparing high-quality food and catering services for the School, as well as managing and supervising all kitchen staff. This is a rewarding position that combines culinary skills with leadership and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of our students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan menus that cater to the dietary needs of our Service Users.
• Monitor food stocks with careful attention to date rotation, portion control, quality, and budgetary guidelines.
• Set up and clean down the kitchen area before and after daily use.
• Ensure appropriate food preparation is completed for daily and weekly needs.
• Be mindful of and actively work to minimise food waste.
• Provide appropriate meals for staff and Service Users with special dietary requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring both experience and passion to the role, along with:

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of catering practices, including correct use and storage of food products.
• Solid knowledge of food safety requirements.
• Ability to create and maintain effective systems of work.

Experience

• Previous catering experience in an educational, residential, or similar setting.
• Experience in menu planning with a focus on nutrition and budgetary control.
• Proven experience at a management level in a similar environment.
• Experience supervising and appraising staff.

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and experienced chef to become part of a supportive, high-impact environment

About Us

At Yiewsley Grange, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils. Within Yiewsley Grange we deploy a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and all students work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and equivalent qualifications in functional skills.

Yiewsley Grange School is a part of the Hillingdon Grange group of schools. Located over four sites, the group provides education from early years up to KS2 and offers a unique mix of education and support to pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Personalised teaching and learning in an autism-specific environment allows pupils’ individual needs to be addressed completely and their capabilities fully realised.

For over 16 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.

Why join Options Autism? 

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 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Job Title:  School Chef 

Location:  Yiewsley Grange School, West Drayton UB7 7QP

Salary:   £26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

Start:         September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a School Chef to join our close-knit team at Yiewsley Grange School, part of Options Autism.

This is a great chance to be part of a dedicated and supportive team, making a real difference every day.

If you or someone you know is passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a nurturing school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

In this key role, you will be responsible for planning and preparing high-quality food and catering services for the School, as well as managing and supervising all kitchen staff. This is a rewarding position that combines culinary skills with leadership and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of our students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan menus that cater to the dietary needs of our Service Users.
• Monitor food stocks with careful attention to date rotation, portion control, quality, and budgetary guidelines.
• Set up and clean down the kitchen area before and after daily use.
• Ensure appropriate food preparation is completed for daily and weekly needs.
• Be mindful of and actively work to minimise food waste.
• Provide appropriate meals for staff and Service Users with special dietary requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring both experience and passion to the role, along with:

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of catering practices, including correct use and storage of food products.
• Solid knowledge of food safety requirements.
• Ability to create and maintain effective systems of work.

Experience

• Previous catering experience in an educational, residential, or similar setting.
• Experience in menu planning with a focus on nutrition and budgetary control.
• Proven experience at a management level in a similar environment.
• Experience supervising and appraising staff.

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and experienced chef to become part of a supportive, high-impact environment

About Us

At Yiewsley Grange, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils. Within Yiewsley Grange we deploy a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and all students work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and equivalent qualifications in functional skills.

Yiewsley Grange School is a part of the Hillingdon Grange group of schools. Located over four sites, the group provides education from early years up to KS2 and offers a unique mix of education and support to pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Personalised teaching and learning in an autism-specific environment allows pupils’ individual needs to be addressed completely and their capabilities fully realised.

For over 16 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.

Why join Options Autism? 

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 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Job Title:  School Chef 

Location:  Yiewsley Grange School, West Drayton UB7 7QP

Salary:   £26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

Start:         September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a School Chef to join our close-knit team at Yiewsley Grange School, part of Options Autism.

This is a great chance to be part of a dedicated and supportive team, making a real difference every day.

If you or someone you know is passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a nurturing school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

In this key role, you will be responsible for planning and preparing high-quality food and catering services for the School, as well as managing and supervising all kitchen staff. This is a rewarding position that combines culinary skills with leadership and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of our students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan menus that cater to the dietary needs of our Service Users.
• Monitor food stocks with careful attention to date rotation, portion control, quality, and budgetary guidelines.
• Set up and clean down the kitchen area before and after daily use.
• Ensure appropriate food preparation is completed for daily and weekly needs.
• Be mindful of and actively work to minimise food waste.
• Provide appropriate meals for staff and Service Users with special dietary requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring both experience and passion to the role, along with:

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of catering practices, including correct use and storage of food products.
• Solid knowledge of food safety requirements.
• Ability to create and maintain effective systems of work.

Experience

• Previous catering experience in an educational, residential, or similar setting.
• Experience in menu planning with a focus on nutrition and budgetary control.
• Proven experience at a management level in a similar environment.
• Experience supervising and appraising staff.

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and experienced chef to become part of a supportive, high-impact environment

About Us

At Yiewsley Grange, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils. Within Yiewsley Grange we deploy a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and all students work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and equivalent qualifications in functional skills.

Yiewsley Grange School is a part of the Hillingdon Grange group of schools. Located over four sites, the group provides education from early years up to KS2 and offers a unique mix of education and support to pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Personalised teaching and learning in an autism-specific environment allows pupils’ individual needs to be addressed completely and their capabilities fully realised.

For over 16 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.

Why join Options Autism? 

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 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

#1

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Job Title:  School Chef 

Location:  Yiewsley Grange School, West Drayton UB7 7QP

Salary:   £26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

Start:         September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a School Chef to join our close-knit team at Yiewsley Grange School, part of Options Autism.

This is a great chance to be part of a dedicated and supportive team, making a real difference every day.

If you or someone you know is passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a nurturing school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

In this key role, you will be responsible for planning and preparing high-quality food and catering services for the School, as well as managing and supervising all kitchen staff. This is a rewarding position that combines culinary skills with leadership and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of our students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan menus that cater to the dietary needs of our Service Users.
• Monitor food stocks with careful attention to date rotation, portion control, quality, and budgetary guidelines.
• Set up and clean down the kitchen area before and after daily use.
• Ensure appropriate food preparation is completed for daily and weekly needs.
• Be mindful of and actively work to minimise food waste.
• Provide appropriate meals for staff and Service Users with special dietary requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring both experience and passion to the role, along with:

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of catering practices, including correct use and storage of food products.
• Solid knowledge of food safety requirements.
• Ability to create and maintain effective systems of work.

Experience

• Previous catering experience in an educational, residential, or similar setting.
• Experience in menu planning with a focus on nutrition and budgetary control.
• Proven experience at a management level in a similar environment.
• Experience supervising and appraising staff.

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and experienced chef to become part of a supportive, high-impact environment

About Us

At Yiewsley Grange, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils. Within Yiewsley Grange we deploy a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and all students work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and equivalent qualifications in functional skills.

Yiewsley Grange School is a part of the Hillingdon Grange group of schools. Located over four sites, the group provides education from early years up to KS2 and offers a unique mix of education and support to pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Personalised teaching and learning in an autism-specific environment allows pupils’ individual needs to be addressed completely and their capabilities fully realised.

For over 16 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.

Why join Options Autism? 

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 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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Restaurant general manager
Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones.

We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea of
finger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.

People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones, we’re in.

In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.

If you join our team, we only ask one thing. That you be you.

Because that makes us, us.

Sounds good? Great. Here’s more about the job.

About the role

Lead from the front, take full ownership of the restaurant, and smash performance goals while building a team that doesn't just meet standards but exceeds them. Own the numbers, the vibe, and the experience, keeping everything running smoothly while creating a space where both guests and the team thrive.

What will you spend your time doing?

• Lead like you mean it.  You’ll take full ownership of the restaurant — drive performance, hit goals, and set the vibe.
• Build a team worth following.  Train, coach, and motivate your people so they don’t just meet the standard — they raise it.
• Smash the targets.  Own your KPIs and push the team to deliver every shift, every day.
• Keep it tight.   Stay on top of the admin — rosters, stock, reporting — so everything runs smooth behind the scenes.
• Make the guest experience unforgettable.   Turn first-timers into regulars by creating moments that hit different.

What we'd love from you:

• You lead from the front.   You’ve managed teams before and know how to bring the best out of people.
• You get people.  You build strong teams, handle tough conversations, and create a culture where everyone feels seen.
• You run a tight ship.  You know how to keep operations efficient, clean, and compliant — even when it’s chaos.

Keeping it real

We don’t hire staff — we hire people. People with real lives and aspirations, building real careers. Each of us has something special to add to the mix we call work, and we’ll always encourage you to add your perspective.

See, at KFC, everyone’s welcome — whatever your background, and whatever future you’re creating. We’ll look out for you because you’re one of us, not because you work for us. We’ll invest in your potential, because it’s what we’ve always done. But most of all, we’ll give you the freedom to be you, wherever (and whoever) you happen to be.

What’s in it for you:
We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real.

• Pay rate: 
• Quarterly BONUS  that rewards the hustle
• Life assurance – we’ve got you covered
• Free chicken & chips every shift
• 25% staff discount
• Gym discounts to keep you moving
• 200+ high street perks & cashback
• Wellbeing support that actually helps

KFC for everyone:
Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real
you to work. We’re here to support you in being yourself, whether you work with us, or are
trying to.

Our promise is this: every person who applies
to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity
to work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries.

If you’d like any additional support with
your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll be
there to help you be the real you.

Ready?
We hope so. If you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.

Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you.

#unitedbythebucket

Restaurant general manager
Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones.

We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea of
finger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.

People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones, we’re in.

In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.

If you join our team, we only ask one thing. That you be you.

Because that makes us, us.

Sounds good? Great. Here’s more about the job.

About the role

Lead from the front, take full ownership of the restaurant, and smash performance goals while building a team that doesn't just meet standards but exceeds them. Own the numbers, the vibe, and the experience, keeping everything running smoothly while creating a space where both guests and the team thrive.

What will you spend your time doing?

• Lead like you mean it.  You’ll take full ownership of the restaurant — drive performance, hit goals, and set the vibe.
• Build a team worth following.  Train, coach, and motivate your people so they don’t just meet the standard — they raise it.
• Smash the targets.  Own your KPIs and push the team to deliver every shift, every day.
• Keep it tight.   Stay on top of the admin — rosters, stock, reporting — so everything runs smooth behind the scenes.
• Make the guest experience unforgettable.   Turn first-timers into regulars by creating moments that hit different.

What we'd love from you:

• You lead from the front.   You’ve managed teams before and know how to bring the best out of people.
• You get people.  You build strong teams, handle tough conversations, and create a culture where everyone feels seen.
• You run a tight ship.  You know how to keep operations efficient, clean, and compliant — even when it’s chaos.

Keeping it real

We don’t hire staff — we hire people. People with real lives and aspirations, building real careers. Each of us has something special to add to the mix we call work, and we’ll always encourage you to add your perspective.

See, at KFC, everyone’s welcome — whatever your background, and whatever future you’re creating. We’ll look out for you because you’re one of us, not because you work for us. We’ll invest in your potential, because it’s what we’ve always done. But most of all, we’ll give you the freedom to be you, wherever (and whoever) you happen to be.

What’s in it for you:
We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real.

• Pay rate: 
• Quarterly BONUS  that rewards the hustle
• Life assurance – we’ve got you covered
• Free chicken & chips every shift
• 25% staff discount
• Gym discounts to keep you moving
• 200+ high street perks & cashback
• Wellbeing support that actually helps

KFC for everyone:
Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real
you to work. We’re here to support you in being yourself, whether you work with us, or are
trying to.

Our promise is this: every person who applies
to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity
to work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries.

If you’d like any additional support with
your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll be
there to help you be the real you.

Ready?
We hope so. If you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.

Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you.

#unitedbythebucket