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Date Added: Wed 01/04/2026

Preparation / Cooking Operative

Wells, BA5, UK
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Company: THE THRIVE GROUP

Job Type: Hourly

Salary: £13.52 - £16.29 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:

  • Weighing large volumes of ingredients
  • 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 - #removed# or #removed#

Pay Rate:

  • Basic pay rate of £13.52 per hour between #removed#
  • Basic pay rate of £16.29 per hour between #removed#

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

  • #removed# - Team Member - £13.52 per hour (with shift allowance £14.72 per hour)
  • #removed# - Skilled Team Member - £14.10 per hour (with shift allowance £15.33 per hour)
  • #removed# - Multi-Skilled Team Member - £14.63 per hour (with shift allowance £15.89 per hour)
  • #removed# - Team Member - £13.52 per hour (with shift allowance £16.98 per hour)
  • #removed# - Skilled Team Member - £14.10 per hour (with shift allowance £17.68 per hour)
  • #removed# - 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
  • Paid breaks
  • Free meals to take home
  • Pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Subsidised canteen (Max £2 meals)

What you need to do next:

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered.

Please contact the team at Thrive Shepton on #removed#

Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy.

If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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