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 £13.10 per hour with an enhanced rate of £16.38 per hour. Enhanced rate is for hours between 20:00 & 06:00 and for hours over 37.5 per week.
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.
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.