Preparation / Cooking Operative

Company: Thrive-Group
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Location: Wells
Job Description:

Preparation / Cooking Operative (shep46) Wells, England

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Salary: GBP13.52 – GBP16.29 per hour

Thrive Shepton are delighted to be working with our client in Wells, who are actively recruiting for Preparation / Cooking Operative on a temporary to permanent basis.

As a Preparation and Cooking Team Member you will be:

  • Hand cutting or slicing large volumes of fresh ingredients including fish and meat.
  • Following recipe cards
  • Maintaining high hygiene levels
  • Flagging any issues with the equipment
  • Managing and operating the cooking equipment, ensuring that specific cooking times and methods are followed
  • Maintaining food preparation records and logs
  • Good level of English
  • A positive approach to work / positive attitude
  • A desire to develop skills and progress within the business
  • Ability to work as part of a fast paced team
  • Ability to lift up to 20kg+
  • Preferably previous experience as machine operator or operator

Working Hours:

  • 4 on 4 off – 0600-1800 or 1800-0600

Pay Rate:

  • Basic pay rate of £13.52 per hour between 0600-2200
  • Basic pay rate of £16.29 per hour between 2200-0600

Once permanent, the pay rate structure can increase to the below:

  • 0600-1800 – Team Member – £13.52 per hour (with shift allowance £14.72 per hour)
  • 0600-1800 – Skilled Team Member – £14.10 per hour (with shift allowance £15.33 per hour)
  • 0600-1800 – Multi-Skilled Team Member – £14.63 per hour (with shift allowance £15.89 per hour)
  • 1800-0600 – Team Member – £13.52 per hour (with shift allowance £16.98 per hour)
  • 1800-0600 – Skilled Team Member – £14.10 per hour (with shift allowance £17.68 per hour)
  • 1800-0600 – Multi-Skilled Team Member – £14.63 per hour (with shift allowance £18.33 per hour)

What you will receive in return:

  • Bonus structure (Bonus is paid quarterly with a minimum payment of £125, this can increase in £25 increments if quality standards etc are met up to a total of £200.00) – Bonus is paid at the end of the month following the Quarter
  • Free meals to take home
  • Free on-site parking
  • Subsidised canteen (Max £2 meals)

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Posted: June 4th, 2026