Casual Chef - Sunday - Thursday - Various Shifts in Sittingbourne

Join Our COOK Family as a Casual Chef

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent – COOK CLASSICS

Hours: Sunday – Thursday – Various Shifts

Salary: £12.60 – £15.79 depending on shift and experience

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

• Ensure all ingredients meet high-quality standards before use.
• Maintain portion control for every dish prepared.
• Support and report to the Sous Chef daily.
• Uphold high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with other sections and team members in a high-volume environment.

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.

Excellent Benefits

• 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.

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.