Prep Commis Chef

Prep Commis Chef

Location: Sittingbourne Cook Kitchen

Job type: Permanent /  Full Time

Hours:  Sunday to Thursday / 10pm -6am 

Salary: £30,225 per year / £15.50 per hour  

Reference: 020905

Join our Cook Family working in our Food Preparation department

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, do not stress. We are all about potential.

 Benefits 

• Free cooked from fresh lunch for all employees 
• Free car park 
• Paid leave on your birthday, moving house, become grandparent or your child starts school for the first time 
• staff profit share 
• Wellbeing program 
• 30% staff discount 
• Access to Cookie Jar 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 are 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 ss 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.