Food Production Operative – Cooking Team Member (4 on 4 off Days)
Wells, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 16 hours ago
Job Introduction
This isn’t a traditional chef role.
As a Cooking Team Member at Bigham’s, you’ll work in a modern kitchen environment using specialist equipment that guides you step‑by‑step through each recipe.
No previous cooking experience is required - we’ll train you.
If you’re hands‑on, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team in a busy environment, this could be a great fit.
Our Cooking Teams play a vital role in producing the high‑quality meals Bigham’s is known for, preparing ingredients and cooking them to the right standard ready for our Assembly Teams.
Working hours
Role Responsibility
As a Cooking Team Member, You Will Be
What You’ll Need
At Bigham’s, our values guide how we work every day. We’re looking for people who:
Bring extraordinary – you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, take a positive approach and are happy to get stuck in
Bring people together – you work well as part of a team, communicate clearly and support those around you
Bring real care & attention – you pay attention to detail and take pride in doing a job properly
You’ll Also Need
Package Description
Earn over £33,000 per year, with overtime paid at over £20 per hour.
No chef experience needed — earn £32k+, work 4 on 4 off and follow simple step‑by‑step cooking processes in a structured kitchen environment.
When you start your career with Bigham’s, you’ll receive:
About The Company
Inspired by his travels and love of cooking, Charlie Bigham set up shop in 1996 with the role aim of creating really delicious dishes. Twenty-five years later Bigham’s is now the number one brand in the chilled pre-prepared meal category. With over 50 dishes available in major supermarkets.
This isn’t a traditional chef role.
As a Cooking Team Member at Bigham’s, you’ll work in a modern kitchen environment using specialist equipment that guides you step‑by‑step through each recipe.
No previous cooking experience is required - we’ll train you.
If you’re hands‑on, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team in a busy environment, this could be a great fit.
Our Cooking Teams play a vital role in producing the high‑quality meals Bigham’s is known for, preparing ingredients and cooking them to the right standard ready for our Assembly Teams.
Working hours
- 4 days on / 4 days off
- 6am – 6pm
Role Responsibility
As a Cooking Team Member, You Will Be
- Following clear, step‑by‑step instructions using cooking equipment
- Operating machinery to cook ingredients at scale
- Preparing and handling fresh ingredients
- Carrying out quality checks to ensure our standards are met
- Maintaining high hygiene standards and a clean workspace
- Completing simple production records and logs
- Supporting effective shift handovers
- Reporting any equipment issues within your area
What You’ll Need
At Bigham’s, our values guide how we work every day. We’re looking for people who:
Bring extraordinary – you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, take a positive approach and are happy to get stuck in
Bring people together – you work well as part of a team, communicate clearly and support those around you
Bring real care & attention – you pay attention to detail and take pride in doing a job properly
You’ll Also Need
- A good level of physical fitness, including the ability to lift up to 20kg
- A reliable and hands‑on approach to work
- A willingness to learn and develop in the role
Package Description
Earn over £33,000 per year, with overtime paid at over £20 per hour.
No chef experience needed — earn £32k+, work 4 on 4 off and follow simple step‑by‑step cooking processes in a structured kitchen environment.
When you start your career with Bigham’s, you’ll receive:
- A competitive hourly rate of £14.72, rising to £15.33 after 3 months. (equivalent to over £32,000 per year, rising to over £33,000, based on a 40‑hour week, excluding overtime)
- Overtime paid at 1.5x your hourly rate (£20+ per hour)
- 28 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
- Quarterly bonus
- Paid breaks
- Free Bigham’s meals to take home
- Pension scheme
- Discounts with popular high‑street retailers
- Life assurance benefit
- Free on‑site parking
- Subsidised canteen
About The Company
Inspired by his travels and love of cooking, Charlie Bigham set up shop in 1996 with the role aim of creating really delicious dishes. Twenty-five years later Bigham’s is now the number one brand in the chilled pre-prepared meal category. With over 50 dishes available in major supermarkets.
