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The Role
Our Cooking teams play an important role within the kitchen. It’s their responsibility to make sure that each dish we make at Bigham’s is delicious. The team manages the cooking of ingredients for the Assembly teams to then create our award-winning dishes.
Job Introduction
Our Cooking teams play an important role within the kitchen. It’s their responsibility to make sure that each dish we make at Bigham’s is delicious. The team manages the cooking of ingredients for the Assembly teams to then create our award-winning dishes.
Working Hours
4 Days on, 4 Days off - 6am to 6pm
Role Responsibilities
* Following recipe cards
* Cooking fresh ingredients in an industrial kitchen
* Maintaining high hygiene levels and keeping a tidy workspace
* Maintaining food records and logs
* Conducting quality checks to ensure Bigham’s standards are met
* Carrying out effective and accurate shift handovers
* Flagging any issues with equipment within your area
The Ideal Candidate
What You’ll Need
At Bigham’s, we pride ourselves on doing things the right way and showing real care and attention. We are looking for like-minded people who demonstrate:
* High attention to detail and a strong quality focus
* A good level of physical fitness, as the role requires some heavy lifting
* The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* The ability to lift 20kg loads regularly
* Willingness to work in temperature-controlled areas
* A positive approach to work
* A desire to develop skills and work as part of a team
Experience in a food handling environment as a production operative is beneficial but not essential, as we will provide food safety and quality training for those without prior experience.
Package Description
What you’ll receive
This role is suited for hard workers who take pride in their work and enjoy a challenging but rewarding environment. When you start your career with Bigham’s, you’ll receive:
* A competitive salary of £13.28 per hour (including all premiums)
* A pay increase to £13.86 per hour after successful completion of 3 months’ probation
* Overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly base rate
* 28 days annual leave, increasing each year
* Quarterly bonus
* Paid breaks
* Free Bigham’s meals to take home
* Pension scheme
* Discounts with high street retailers
* Life assurance
* Free on-site parking
* Subsidised canteen
About The Company
Inspired by his travels and love of cooking, Charlie Bigham founded the company in 1996 with the goal of creating delicious dishes. Today, Bigham’s is the leading brand in the chilled pre-prepared meal category, offering over 50 dishes in major supermarkets.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Production
* Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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