Food Production Cook – Days – Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2RD
Permanent – Full-TimeSalary: Up to 14.67 per hour
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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