Preparation Team Member 4on 4off Days

2 days ago

Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Charlie Bigham's | B-Corp Full time

Job Introduction
The Vacancy
Our Preparation and Cooking 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.

Role Responsibility
As a Preparation and Cooking Team Member you will be:

  • Weighing large volumes of ingredients
  • Hand cutting or slicing large volumes of fresh ingredients including fish and meat.
  • 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

The Ideal Candidate
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
  • A positive approach to work
  • A desire to develop their skills and work as part of a team

Experience of working in a food handling 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.

Package Description
What you'll receive
Role
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 £14.08 per hour rising to £14.66 after 3 months
  • Overtime payments, 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 popular high street retailers
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Free on-site parking
  • Subsidised canteen

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.

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.

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