Food Production Cook - Days

4 on 4 off Day Shift | 03:00 - 15:00
-14.67 per hour
Why Greencore?
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.
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.
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.
What you''ll be doing:
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.
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.
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.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing ingredients in line with production plans and recipes.
• Weighing and measuring ingredients accurately to ensure product consistency.
• Operating industrial cooking equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitoring cooking times, temperatures and product quality throughout the process.
• Completing quality and food safety checks during production.
• Recording production information accurately and completing all required paperwork.
• Following all Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and GMP procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the cooking area.
• Working closely with the production team to ensure ingredients are supplied on time.
• Reporting any equipment faults, product issues or safety concerns to your Team Leader.
• Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high production standards.

What we''re looking for:
We''re looking for someone who:

• Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Has excellent attention to detail and can accurately follow recipes and processes.
• Is confident working with machinery and production equipment.
• Can work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Has good numerical skills and is comfortable completing production paperwork.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to food safety, quality and health & safety standards.
• Is reliable, organised and able to commit to the 3:00am start time.
• Previous experience within food manufacturing, food preparation, cooking or production is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What you''ll get in return:

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Staff shop discounts
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contributions
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company Share Save Scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Free car parking
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression

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.

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