Preparation and Cooking Team Member - 4 on 4 off Nights

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Preparation and Cooking Team Member - 4 on 4 off Nights

Job Reference charliebighams/TP/19158/517

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

£16.98–£17.68 per hour | £37k-£38k+ per year | Overtime £20+ per hour | 3 days off weekly

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Closing Date:

31/08/2026

Job Category:

Production/Manufacturing

Region / Division:

Wells; Somerset

Package Description

Job Description

This is a role for people who take real pride in their work and enjoy being part of a busy, hands‑on production environment. When you start your career with Bigham’s, you’ll receive:

• A competitive hourly rate of £16.98, rising to £17.68 after 3 months
  (equivalent to over £37,000-£38,000+ per year, 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
• Access to Medicash and an online GP service
• Life assurance benefit
• Subsidised canteen

Job Introduction

This isn’t a traditional chef role.

As a Preparation & Cooking Team Member at Bigham’s, you’ll work in a modern kitchen environment preparing ingredients and using specialist equipment that guides you step‑by‑step through each recipe.

No previous cooking experience is required — we’ll train you.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be involved in both preparing fresh ingredients and cooking them at scale, helping us produce the high‑quality meals Bigham’s is known for.

Working Hours:

4 nights on, 4 nights off - 6pm-6am

Main Responsibilities

As a Preparation & Cooking Team Member, you will be:

• Preparing ingredients, including weighing and hand cutting fresh produce, meat and fish
• Operating cooking equipment to prepare food at scale
• Monitoring cooking processes to ensure quality and consistencyCarrying out quality checks to meet Bigham’s standards
• Maintaining high hygiene standards and a clean, organised workspace
• Completing simple production records and logs
• Supporting effective and accurate shift handovers
• Reporting any issues with equipment in your area

The Ideal Candidate

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 have a good eye for detail and take pride in doing things properly

You’ll also need:

• A good level of physical fitness, including the ability to lift up to 20kg
• A willingness to work in temperature‑controlled areas
• A reliable, hands‑on approach to work
• A desire to learn and develop your skills

Experience in food production, kitchens or similar environments is beneficial, but not essential - full training will be provided.

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.