In our series of staff profiles, we introduce you to the friendly faces that help make the Elite so special. This month we speak to Lee Cook…

Name: Lee Cook

Nickname: Lee-Lee

Job title, Shop: Fryer, Sleaford

Period of time worked for company: Two years

Q: Why did you choose to work for The Elite Fish & Chip Company?

I originally applied for the role of restaurant and takeaway staff in 2015, where I was interviewed by Rachel. I didn’t get the job but a week later I received a call from Rachel who had a proposition for me to be a fryer. Before I knew it the proposition turned into a full time job!

Q: What is your favourite part of the job?

Interacting with customers and getting to know regulars on a personal level. It’s also nice having a great team to work with! 

Q: What is your favourite item on the Elite menu?

Salt and pepper squid

Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be?

Teleport, so I could be in lots of places at once

Q: What did you want to be as a child?

A Police officer

Q: What’s your biggest fear?

Heights and spiders

Q: If you could switch jobs with anyone for a day, what would you choose to do?

Even though I’m scared of heights I would switch with British Astronaut, Tim Peake

Q: What is your favourite way to relax outside of work?

I enjoy sitting down and watching a good tv series

Q: What is at the top of your bucket list?

To travel more. I really want to be able to go NYC next year – it’s one place I’ve always wanted to go

Q: If you could change anything about the business, what would it be?

Nothing, its perfect!

Q: If you went on Britain’s Got Talent what would be your talent?

A comedian

Q: And finally, what question would you like to ask the next person being interviewed?

If you could have dinner with one person from the past who would it be and why?