Production Team Member (Preparation/Cooking)

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Our story

Inspired by his travels and love of cooking, Charlie Bigham set up shop in 1996 with the sole 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.

Having achieved impressive year on year growth, we continue to grow in a sustainable way whilst also maintaining the ambience of a kitchen rather than a factory. Having achieved ‘Great Places to Work’ Certification, Bigham’s is now officially recognised as one of the UK’s Best Large Workplaces and now employs over 600 people across two thriving food manufacturing kitchens in London and Somerset. We have achieved B-Corp status because it’s the right thing to do for our business, for our consumers and for the planet.

And our award-winning company is still expanding, which is why we’re searching for like-minded individuals who share our passion for the extraordinary, to help us deliver our food philosophy - Only Delicious Will Do.

The Role

Our preparation team 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 manage the preparation of ingredients and then go on to ensure everything is perfectly cooked ready for our assembly teams to put the dishes together.

As a preparation and cooking team member you will be:
Weighing ingredients
Hand cutting or slicing fresh ingredients
Following recipe cards
Managing and operating the cooking equipment, ensuring that specific cooking times and methods are followed
Maintaining high hygiene levels and keeping a tidy workspace
Maintaining food preparation records and logs
Conducting quality checks to ensure that the Bigham’s standards are met
Carrying out effective and accurate shift handovers
Flagging any issues with the equipment within your area

What you’ll need

At Bigham’s we pride ourselves in 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
The ability to work in a fast paced environment
Willingness to work in temperature controlled areas
Ability to lift no more than 15 kilos
A positive approach to work

A desire to develop their skills and work as part of a team

Experience of working in a food manufacturing environment as a production operative would be beneficial however, isn’t essential as we will provide food safety and quality training for those who don’t have prior experience.

What you’ll receive

This is a role for hard workers; those who take real pride in their work and enjoy working in a challenging but rewarding environment. When you start your career with Bigham’s you’ll receive:

A competitive salary of £10.59 per hour, with the opportunity to progress fast
Overtime payments, paid at 1.25x the hourly base rate
28 days annual leave, increasing each year
Annual bonus
Free Bigham’s meals to take home
Pension scheme
Discounts with popular high street retailers
Life assurance benefit
Subsidised canteen (£1 meals)

You will also have the opportunity to take part in training delivered by our academy where you can further develop your career, alongside your salary, at Bigham’s.

If you think that you could be a perfect fit for the role please click the ’apply’ button above to register your interest and a member of our People Team will be in touch.

Still doesn’t sound quite the right fit for you? We are always on the lookout for great people to join in all areas of our growing food production business. Visit https://www.bighams.com/all-jobs/ or email your CV to to find the role that’s right for you.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.59 per hour

Work Location: Multiple Locations