Production Operative

Cook Trading Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food business in Sittingbourne is looking for a Kitchen Prep Assistant to join their team in a fast-paced kitchen. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to food safety regulations. Experience is preferred but not mandatory; a passion for food and teamwork is essential. Excellent benefits like paid breaks, free lunches, and a staff profit share program make this a great opportunity for those eager to grow in the culinary field.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Free cooked lunch for all employees

Staff profit share

30% staff discount

Access to discounts and free food perks

Team meals, events & away days

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen preferred but not required.
• Passion for food and attention to food safety.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients based on clear instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and work areas.
• Follow food safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 1 and 2 in catering (preferred)

Job description

Join our Cook Family working in our Food Preparation department

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent - CKK

Hours: Monday - Friday 10pm - 6am

Pay rate : £ 13.60 per hour (yes this includes paid breaks)

Are you passionate about food and enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment? We’re looking for reliable, detail‑oriented individuals to join our team as a Kitchen Prep Assistant.

The Role

• Carefully cutting, weighing, and measuring ingredients based on clear instructions.
• Preparing meat, seafood, and poultry by cutting or grinding, ready for cooking.
• Chopping and prepping vegetables – you’ll need to be confident using sharp knives.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, including surfaces, utensils, equipment, and dishes.
• Following all food safety and hygiene regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
• Supporting the team with other kitchen tasks as needed – no two days are the same!

Good to Have

• Experience as a chef or working in a busy Kitchen.
• NVQ level 1 and 2 (or equivalent in catering) preferred but not required.

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, becoming a 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. A lot. 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.