Pastry Chef / Team Leader

About the Role

COOK is seeking a Pastry Chef / Team Leader to join its Pastry & Pies kitchen in Sittingbourne. This role offers a permanent position with hours from Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm. COOK is a family-owned B Corp committed to sustainability, community, and exceptional food.

What We're Looking For

• Ensure all ingredients meet exacting standards of freshness and quality
• Prepare dishes with precise portion control and consistency
• Collaborate with the Sous Chef on daily planning and service excellence
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Work collaboratively across sections to deliver efficient service in a busy kitchen
• Previous experience as a chef, NVQ Level 1 and 2 (or equivalent in catering)
• We value potential, so if you meet most but not all criteria, please apply

Benefits

• Free car park
• Free cooked-from-fresh lunch for all employees
• Paid leave for birthdays, moving house, becoming a grandparent, or a child starting school
• Staff profit share
• Wellbeing programme
• 30% staff discount
• Access to CookieJar Smart Spending discounts and free food perks
• Team meals, events, and away days
• Being part of a B-Corp-certified business that values sustainability, people, and community