Preparation Team Member - 4 on 4 off (Days)
Our Preparation Team play an important role within the kitchen, ensuring ingredients are prepared accurately, safely and to the high standards Bigham’s is known for.
The team focus on preparing fresh ingredients so they are ready for the next stage of production, helping our wider kitchen teams deliver great food every day.
Role Responsibility
As a Preparation Team Member, you will be responsible for:
- Hand‑cutting or slicing fresh ingredients, including fish and meat
- Preparing ingredients in line with set specifications and standards
- Maintaining high hygiene standards and a clean, tidy workspace
- Completing food preparation records and logs
- Carrying out quality checks to ensure Bigham’s standards are met
- Completing effective and accurate shift handovers
- Flagging any issues with equipment or processes within your area
The Ideal Candidate
What you’ll need
At Bigham’s, our values guide how we work every day. We’re looking for people who:
- Bring extraordinary – you bring a positive, can‑do attitude and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment
- Bring people together – you work well as part of a team, support those around you and communicate clearly
- Bring real care & attention – you take pride in doing things properly, with strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
You’ll also need:
- A willingness to work in temperature‑controlled environments
- A desire to develop your skills and grow as part of the Bigham’s team
Experience of working in a food handling or production environment would be beneficial, but isn’t essential - we’ll provide full food safety and quality training for those without prior experience.
Package Description
What you’ll receive
This is a role for people who take real pride in their work and enjoy being part of a busy, hands‑on 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 over £20 per hour , paid at 1.5x the hourly rate
- 28 days’ annual leave , increasing with service
- Quarterly bonus
- Free Bigham’s meals to take home
- Discounts with popular high‑street retailers
- Life assurance benefit
- Subsidised canteen
You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in training delivered by our Bigham’s Academy, where you can develop your skills, progress your career and grow your earnings with us.
About the Company
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.
Preparation Team Member - 4 on 4 off (Days)
- Salary £14.72 per hour rising to £15.33 after 3 months (including shift premiums)
- Frequency Hourly
- Job Reference charliebighams/TP/19158/504
- Contract Type Permanent
- Closing Date 31 August, 2026
- Job Category Production/Manufacturing
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