Fresh Ingredients Prep Specialist - 4 on 4 off (Days)

Bighams Limited; Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

28 days leave

Quarterly bonus

Free meals

Retail discounts

Life Assurance

Canteen subsidy

Job summary

Bigham’s in Wells is seeking a Preparation Team Member for a 4 on 4 off days schedule. You will hand-cut ingredients, prepare according to specs, and maintain a clean, hygienic workspace in a busy kitchen.

The role offers £14.72 per hour rising to £15.33 after 3 months, with overtime paid at over £20 per hour and 1.5x rate, plus 28 days’ annual leave, quarterly bonus, free meals and more. Training via Bigham’s Academy supports development and career growth.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness to work in temperature‑controlled environments.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Bigham’s in Wells is seeking a Preparation Team Member for a 4 on 4 off days schedule. You will hand-cut ingredients, prepare according to specs, and maintain a clean, hygienic workspace in a busy kitchen.

The role offers £14.72 per hour rising to £15.33 after 3 months, with overtime paid at over £20 per hour and 1.5x rate, plus 28 days’ annual leave, quarterly bonus, free meals and more. Training via Bigham’s Academy supports development and career growth.