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 standards
Ensure kitchen is clean and follow food/hygiene regulations
Stock monitoring and ordering
Follow budget set by the Restaurant Manager and minimizing wastage
Supporting the team during dedicated events and additional catering requests
Developing 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 benefits
Holidays
Pension up to 8% matched
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 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
Salary description
£14.30 - £14.30 per hour