Cook / Chef

Description

Shift Pattern: Monday till Friday

Fixed term contract for 12 months

Pay Rate: 14.30 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 in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Our Warrington site is also known as the Italian centre of excellence, recent expansion and investment make this site a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit! We produce high quality Italian ready meals for both Tesco & Co-Op

What you'll be doing

At Greencore Warrington, we are currently recruiting a Cook on temporary contract for maternity cover 12 months to provide an efficient service within our on-site restaurant. You will ensure high standards of customer satisfaction and that cleaning standards are met and will assist the Catering Manager in their daily duties

Task will involve:

Prepare menu, cook and present dishes following good standardsEnsure kitchen is clean and follow food/hygiene regulationsStock monitoring and orderingFollow budget set by the Restaurant Manager and minimizing wastageSupporting the team during dedicated events and additional catering requestsDeveloping menu plans

What we're looking for

Full training will be provided if successful in this role but are looking for the following knowledge and experience:

Previous experience in a prep cook or similar role is advantageous

Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

Excellent communication skills and a team player attitude

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks

At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make everyday taste better.

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.

We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make everyday taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysPension up to 8% matchedLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformFree car parkingEnhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Please note due to high numbers of applications this role maybe closed before the posted closing date.

Ad ID: 5418162894