Join Our Team as a Hand Line Pasty Crimper!

Hours: 06:00–16:00, 4 days out of 5 (Monday to Friday, with one rotational day off per week) - We also welcome part time applicants (please make what hours you are looking for in the questions below)
Breaks: 2 x 30-minute unpaid breaks per shift
Pay: £12.50/hour standard and an enhanced rate of £15.63/hour for hours worked between 20:00 & 06:00 and over 37.5 hours/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: 

1. Remove pre-filled pastry bases, 
2. fold and evenly distribute filling
3. 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:  

1. Choose to sit or stand, 
2. chat with teammates, 
3. sing along to the radio, 
4. focus quietly if that’s your style.

Support your team: A dedicated team leader is always on hand for guidance.

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

Ready to Crimp with the Best?

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.