Join our Cook Family working in our Food Preparation department

be part of a remarkable team that is the heart of the Kitchen.

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent - COOK KITCHEN (CKK) 

Hours: Sunday  - Thursday 10pm – 6am  

Pay rate : £ 13.60per hour  (yes this include 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 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, 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. 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.

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