Best Companies

2019 Update

Forget the Oscars, last week COOK came 14th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For list, our highest position and score to date (the highest-placed manufacturer and second-highest retailer in the country). Being a good employer is as important to us as making remarkable food; if people are invested and enjoying working here, the rest the business ultimately takes care of itself.

The workplace culture across COOK – in Logistics, COOK Puddings, the warehouse, the Kitchen, our shops and the office – may be led by our values, but it’s created by our team. It’s those little things that happen every day: checking in on people going through a tough time; giving some special attention to a customer who’s lonely; giving out Care Cards with a 30% discount to those who need a helping hand; being honest about how we’re feeling; even just making cups of tea. It’s amazing how the good stuff builds community and creates huge amounts of energy and fun, too.

We’d like to thank everyone at COOK - this amazing result is down to their hard work, kindness and humour – and you, our customers, for your continued support.

We’re always happy to share ideas with like-minded companies, so feel free to get in touch if it sounds like we’re on the same wavelength.