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:

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

We're looking for someone who:

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

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