pastry chef/commis

Cookfood; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned, B Corp-certified company as a Pastry Commis Chef. You'll work in a supportive team crafting exceptional pies and pastries, ensuring quality and cleanliness, and enjoying excellent benefits like paid breaks and discounts. This role is ideal for those passionate about food and teamwork.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Free cooked lunch for employees

Free car park

Paid leave on your birthday

Staff profit share

Wellbeing program

30% staff discount

Access to CookieJar Smart Spending discounts

Team meals and events

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a chef is desirable.
• Ability to manage your section of the kitchen efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Check every ingredient meets high standards before use.
• Maintain portion control for consistency in dishes.
• Assist the pastry team with a positive attitude.
• Uphold high hygiene standards.
• Collaborate closely with kitchen sections.

Skills

Quality Control

Teamwork

Hygiene

Education

NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Catering

Job description

Join Our COOK Family as Pastry Commis Chef

Location:Sittingbourne, Kent - COOK Pastry & Pies

Hours:Sunday 6am - 2pm Monday - Thursday 11am -7pm

Pay rate :£ 12.60 per hour (yes this include paid breaks)

Join a remarkable team of chefs dedicated to crafting exceptional food and striving to lead Britain’s best kitchen. Together, we create delicious pies and pastries to the highest standard, ensuring every customer enjoys the same outstanding experience every time

The Role

• Work with quality in mind – check every ingredient and ensure it meets our high standards before it goes into our pastry work.

• Stay consistent – maintain portion control so every dish looks and tastes just right.

• Support with purpose – assist the pastry team and wider kitchen with a positive, can-do attitude.

• Keep things spotless – uphold excellent hygiene and cleanliness, knowing that care in your space means care in your food.

• Be a team player – collaborate closely with other sections in a busy kitchen, staying calm, focused, and supportive.

Good to Have

* Previous experience as a chef.

* NVQ Level 1 and 2 (or equivalent in catering).

* Ability to efficiently manage your section of the kitchen.

If you tick most of these boxes but not all—don’t stress. We’re all about potential.

Excellent Benefits including

• Paid breaks
• free cooked from fresh lunch for all employees
• Free car park
• Paid leave on your birthdays, moving house, become grandparent or your child starts school for the first time
• staff profit share
• Wellbeing program
• 30% staff discount
• Access to CookieJar Smart Spending discounts and free food perks.
• Team meals , events & away days
• Be part of a B-Corp-certified business that values sustainability, people, and the community.

And many more ‿.

What Cook is About

We’re a proudly independent, family-owned B Corp, which basically means we care. Alot. About our food. About our people. And about doing the right thing—even when it’s not the easy thing.

Our vision for COOK has always been that we are a place where EVERYONE is welcome. We want everyone to feel like they belong at COOK. We all have different roles, different abilities and different personalities. By collaborating we can do remarkable things. Whatever your story, if you would like to grow with COOK please apply.

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