Preparation and Cooking Team Member

Charlie Bigham's | B-Corp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.25x

28 days annual leave

Free meals

Pension scheme

Discounts with high street retailers

Access to Simply Health app & onlineGP

Life assurance benefits

Job summary

Charlie Bigham's in Greater London is seeking a Preparation and Cooking Team member to weigh ingredients, hand-cut fresh produce and follow recipe cards. You will manage cooking times, operate equipment safely, and maintain high hygiene standards across the shift.

This role requires clear communication and meticulous records, with 9‑hour shifts across 5 days in 7. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team upholding the Bigham’s values—Respect, Daring, Involvement, Goal Focused, Passion and Pride—while

Qualifications

• Strong safety and hygiene focus required.
• Motivated team member with a proactive attitude.
• Clear communication and alignment with company values.

Responsibilities

• Weighing ingredients and hand cutting or slicing fresh ingredients.
• Following recipe cards and managing cooking equipment and times.
• Maintaining high hygiene levels and a tidy workspace; keeping prep records/logs.
• Carrying out shift handovers accurately and reporting equipment issues.

Skills

Safety and quality focus

Team motivation

Confidence and determination

Communication skills

Values alignment

Job description

Job Introduction

The Preparation and Cook 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.

Job Introduction

The Preparation and Cook 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.

Working Hours - 5 days in 7 (9 hour shifts)

Role Responsibility

As a Preparation and Cooking Team member you will be:

• Weighing ingredients
• Hand cutting or slicing fresh ingredients
• 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

• High level Safety and Quality focus
• Highly motivated team member
• Confident, determined and ambitious
• Excellent communication skills
• Work to the Bigham’s values of Respect, Daring, Involvement, Goal Focused, Passion and Pride

Package Description

• A competitive salary of 14.03
• Overtime payments, paid at 1.25x the hourly base rate
• 28 days annual leave, increasing each year
• Free Bigham’s meals to take home
• Pension scheme
• Discounts with popular high street retailers
• Access to our Simply Health app and an online GP service
• Life assurance benefits

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.