Job Description

Join Our Team as a Hand Line Pasty Crimper!

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Hours:

06:00-16:00, 4 days out of 5 (Monday to Friday, with one rotational day off per week)

Breaks:

2 x 30-minute unpaid breaks per shift

Pay:

13.10/hour standard | Enhanced rate 16.38/hour for hours between 20:00-06:00 or over 37.5 hours/week

Early Sign-Off Bonus Scheme

Fast learner? Fast earner!

200 bonus if signed off in week one 100 bonus if signed off in week two

To earn the bonus, simply maintain a steady pace, crimp

4 pasties per minute

, and ensure each pasty meets our quality standards. Training typically takes

6-8 weeks

.

What You'll Do

As a Hand Line Pasty Crimper, you'll play a key role in crafting our

hand-crimped Cornish pasties

. Full training is provided, and new crimpers may also be trained in other production areas to

support your personal development

and the wider business.

Key Responsibilities:

Crimp like a pro:

Produce up to 4 pasties per minute (depending on size)

Craft with care:

Remove pre-filled pastry bases, fold and distribute filling, hand-crimp edges with 18-22 precise folds

Ensure quality:

Monitor product build-up and maintain high standards across the line

Work your way:

Sit or stand, chat with teammates, enjoy the radio, or focus quietly -- your choice

Support your team:

Dedicated team leader available for guidance

Keep it neat:

Short, clean nails are required

No Experience? No Problem!

We provide

comprehensive training

to turn you into a confident pasty crimper. During your probation, you'll also earn:

Food Safety Level 2 certificate

Health & Safety Level 2 certificate

Why Join Proper Cornish?

We're proud of our craft and our people. As a

growing business

, we live by our values:

Customer First, Honesty, Quality, Friendliness, and Passion.

We take pride in

bringing joy through pasties and pastries

, and our Gold Health and Wellbeing Award shows we genuinely care about our team.

Proper Perks You'll Love

Free pasties and pastries every day Free weekly fruit Subsidised canteen meals Monthly colleague treats & quarterly BBQs Birthday meals in the canteen Christmas goodies and celebrations Mental Health First Aiders on site Free spa and golf facility use (St Austell) Company-funded Health Cash Plan & 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Death in Service Plan 500 referral bonuses Staff discounts on pasties, cakes, and more Local business discounts Excellent training & career development opportunities Employment anniversary cash awards Friendly team culture with great internal communication

Ready to Crimp with the Best?

If you have a

positive, 'can do' attitude

, enjoy working with your hands, and want to be part of a

friendly, fast-paced team

, we want to hear from you!

Apply today!