Food Production Cook - Days
hace 16 días
Wisbech
4 on 4 off Day Shift | 03:00 - 15:00 \n £14.67 per hour \n Why Greencore? \n Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. \n As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots across the UK and the US. Together, we create high-quality food enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. \n Here at Wisbech, our team of over 525 colleagues manufacture premium chilled ready-to-cook meals for major retailers including Sainsbury's, Aldi and Co-op. \n What you'll be doing: \n As a Production Cook, you'll play a key role in preparing and cooking sauces and other ingredients to the highest standards, ensuring every batch meets our quality, food safety and customer specifications. \n Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you'll be responsible for accurately following recipes, operating industrial cooking equipment safely, and ensuring ingredients are prepared and cooked correctly to support production. \n Please note: This role operates on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, working 3:00am-3:00pm. Due to production requirements, you'll need to be comfortable with the early start, as ingredients must be prepared and ready before the production lines begin. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing ingredients in line with production plans and recipes.\n, • Weighing and measuring ingredients accurately to ensure product consistency.\n, • Operating industrial cooking equipment safely and efficiently.\n, • Monitoring cooking times, temperatures and product quality throughout the process.\n, • Completing quality and food safety checks during production.\n, • Recording production information accurately and completing all required paperwork.\n, • Following all Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and GMP procedures.\n, • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the cooking area.\n, • Working closely with the production team to ensure ingredients are supplied on time.\n, • Reporting any equipment faults, product issues or safety concerns to your Team Leader.\n, • Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high production standards.\n\n What we're looking for: \n We're looking for someone who: \n\n • Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team.\n, • Has excellent attention to detail and can accurately follow recipes and processes.\n, • Is confident working with machinery and production equipment.\n, • Can work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\n, • Has good numerical skills and is comfortable completing production paperwork.\n, • Demonstrates a strong commitment to food safety, quality and health & safety standards.\n, • Is reliable, organised and able to commit to the 3:00am start time.\n, • Previous experience within food manufacturing, food preparation, cooking or production is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.\n\n What you'll get in return: \n\n • Competitive salary and job-related benefits\n, • Staff shop discounts\n, • Holidays\n, • Competitive matched pension contributions\n, • Life insurance up to 4x salary\n, • Company Share Save Scheme\n, • Greencore Qualifications\n, • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform\n, • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform\n, • Free car parking\n, • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies\n, • Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression\n\n At Greencore, we're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're looking for a rewarding role with opportunities to learn, develop and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.