Pasty Crimper (5 Days Per Week)
Proper Cornish
Date: 1 day ago
City: Bodmin
Contract type: Full time
Join Our Team as a Hand Line Pasty Crimper!
Are you ready to become a key player in our pasty production process? Our Hand Line Pasty Crimpers are responsible for creating delectable hand-crimped pasties, a classic favourite loved by many. Join our passionate team and master the art of pasty crimping. Hours of work will be 06:00 to 14:30, working Monday to Friday, with 2 x 30 mins unpaid breaks.
Starting salary is £12.50 per hour with an enhanced rate of £15.63 per hour. Enhanced rate is for hours between 20:00 & 06:00 and for hours over 37.5 per week.
***EARLY SIGN-OFF BONUS SCHEME***
Fast learner? Fast earner, You can get a £200.00 bonus if you are signed off in week one, or a £100 bonus if you are signed off in week two!
All you will need to do to be signed off for this bonus is to keep a steady pace, crimp 4 pasties per minute and ensure each pasty you crimp meets our quality standards. This training process usually takes around 6 weeks to 8 weeks.
What You’ll Do
As a Hand Line Pasty Crimper, you’ll play a vital role in crafting our beloved, hand-crimped Cornish pasties. With full training provided, this is your opportunity to master a traditional skill in a friendly, supportive environment.
All new crimpers may also be trained in other areas of production to support both personal development and wider business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Keep it neat: Short, clean nails are a must.
No Experience? No Problem!
We offer comprehensive training to turn you into a confident pasty crimper. You’ll also earn your Food Safety Level 2 and Health & Safety Level 2 certificates during your probationary period.
Why Join Proper Cornish?
At Proper Cornish, we’re proud of our craft and our people. We’re a growing business with strong values, Customer First, Honesty, Quality, Friendliness, and Passion, and we take pride in bringing joy through our pasties and pastries.
We’ve even won a Gold Health and Wellbeing Award, because looking after our team matters.
Proper Perks You’ll Love
If you’ve got a positive ‘can do’ attitude, love working with your hands, and want to be part of a friendly, fast-paced team
Apply today!
Visit our Careers Page to learn more about life at Proper Cornish and discover how you can start your journey with us.
Are you ready to become a key player in our pasty production process? Our Hand Line Pasty Crimpers are responsible for creating delectable hand-crimped pasties, a classic favourite loved by many. Join our passionate team and master the art of pasty crimping. Hours of work will be 06:00 to 14:30, working Monday to Friday, with 2 x 30 mins unpaid breaks.
Starting salary is £12.50 per hour with an enhanced rate of £15.63 per hour. Enhanced rate is for hours between 20:00 & 06:00 and for hours over 37.5 per week.
***EARLY SIGN-OFF BONUS SCHEME***
Fast learner? Fast earner, You can get a £200.00 bonus if you are signed off in week one, or a £100 bonus if you are signed off in week two!
All you will need to do to be signed off for this bonus is to keep a steady pace, crimp 4 pasties per minute and ensure each pasty you crimp meets our quality standards. This training process usually takes around 6 weeks to 8 weeks.
What You’ll Do
As a Hand Line Pasty Crimper, you’ll play a vital role in crafting our beloved, hand-crimped Cornish pasties. With full training provided, this is your opportunity to master a traditional skill in a friendly, supportive environment.
All new crimpers may also be trained in other areas of production to support both personal development and wider business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Crimp like a pro: Produce up to 4 crimped pasties per minute, depending on pasty size.
- Craft with care:
- Remove pre-filled pastry bases,
- fold and evenly distribute filling
- hand-crimp the edges with 18–22 precise folds.
- Ensure quality: Monitor for product build-up and help maintain high standards across the line.
- Work your way:
- Choose to sit or stand,
- chat with teammates,
- sing along to the radio,
- focus quietly if that’s your style.
Keep it neat: Short, clean nails are a must.
No Experience? No Problem!
We offer comprehensive training to turn you into a confident pasty crimper. You’ll also earn your Food Safety Level 2 and Health & Safety Level 2 certificates during your probationary period.
Why Join Proper Cornish?
At Proper Cornish, we’re proud of our craft and our people. We’re a growing business with strong values, Customer First, Honesty, Quality, Friendliness, and Passion, and we take pride in bringing joy through our pasties and pastries.
We’ve even won a Gold Health and Wellbeing Award, because looking after our team matters.
Proper Perks You’ll Love
- Free pasties and pastries daily
- 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 & EAP (24/7 confidential support)
- Death in Service Plan
- £500 referral bonuses
- Huge staff discounts on pasties, cakes & more
- Local business discounts
- Excellent training & career development
- Anniversary cash awards
- Friendly team culture and great internal communication
If you’ve got a positive ‘can do’ attitude, love working with your hands, and want to be part of a friendly, fast-paced team
Apply today!
Visit our Careers Page to learn more about life at Proper Cornish and discover how you can start your journey with us.
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