Job Introduction
We're looking for enthusiastic Food Production Operatives to join our award-winning London Kitchen.
At Bigham's, this role is known internally as a Cooking Team Member.
As a Food Production Operative (Team Member), you'll play a key role in producing the exceptional dishes our customers know and love. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help ensure every product meets our high standards for quality, food safety and presentation.
Whether you're experienced in food production or looking for a new career, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working as part of a team and want to help create some of the UK's favourite ready meals, we'd love to hear from you.
Rota-Based Working Pattern
- 45 hours per week
- 9-hour shifts (including breaks)
- Working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis
- Weekend working may be required as part of the rota
Role Responsibility
As a Food Production Operative, you will:
- Produce high-quality products in line with Bigham's specifications and standards
- Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times
- Work as part of a team to deliver the daily production plan and operational targets
- Follow product instructions, recipes and process controls accurately
- Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet Bigham's exceptional standards
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Complete production records and documentation accurately where required
- Report any quality, safety or production issues promptly to your Team Leader
- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality and efficiency
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive and supportive workplace
- Assist with training and supporting new team members where appropriate
- Develop your skills and become multi-skilled across different production areas
The Ideal Candidate
At Bigham's, our values guide how we work every day. We're looking for people who:
Bring Extraordinary
You take pride in your work, enjoy delivering high standards and bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do.
Bring People Together
You work well with others, communicate effectively and contribute to a supportive team environment.
Bring Real Care & Attention
You have a strong eye for detail, follow processes accurately and are committed to maintaining outstanding food safety and quality standards.
You'll also need:
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- The ability to follow instructions accurately and work to agreed standards
- A positive, motivated and reliable approach to work
- A commitment to working safely and maintaining high quality standards
- A good command of spoken English and the ability to complete the Bigham's English language assessment
- A willingness to learn new skills and become multi-skilled across different areas of the operation
This is a physically active role and will require you to spend much of your shift on your feet.
Experience within food production, manufacturing, hospitality or a similar environment would be beneficial, but isn't essential as full training will be provided.
Package Description
Inspired by his travels and love of cooking, Charlie Bigham founded the business in 1996 with a simple ambition: to create really delicious food. Nearly 30 years later, Bigham's has become the UK's number one chilled prepared meals brand, with more than 50 dishes available in major supermarkets nationwide.
Just as importantly, we're passionate about creating a great place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we've been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for five consecutive years. We've also been recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces for Development and the UK's Best Workplaces for Women.
Today, thousands of customers enjoy our meals every week, and we're continuing to grow by investing in great people, developing talent and maintaining the high standards that make Bigham's special.
Join a business where quality, teamwork and people come first. Working in our production teams means playing an important role in creating the meals enjoyed by thousands of customers every week. In return, we'll provide a structured onboarding experience, ongoing training and a range of benefits designed to help you thrive. From your first day, you'll receive:
- A competitive hourly rate of £14.03, rising to £14.40 after successful completion of probation (equivalent to £32k+ per year, based on a standard working week, excluding overtime)
- Overtime opportunities paid at £17+ per hour
- 28 days' annual leave, increasing with service
- Guaranteed quarterly bonus scheme
- Paid breaks
- Free Bigham's meals to take home
- Pension scheme
- Discounts with popular high-street retailers
- Access to Medicash and an online GP service
- Life assurance benefit
- Subsidised canteen
- Excellent training and development opportunities
About the Company
At Bigham's, we're passionate about creating exceptional food and providing a great place to work, that's why we've been listed on the UK's Best Workplaces for 5 years running. You'll join a supportive team where your contribution matters, your development is encouraged and you'll play an important part in producing the meals our customers love.
