Nights Prep Team Leader Cuisine Centre Posted

Preparation Team Leader

Cuisine Centre
Smart Parc SEGRO, Derby, UK

Pay Rate: £17.25 per hour + £1.00 per hour night shift premium

Working a 4-on, 4-off night shift pattern, you will lead a production team to ensure all stock keeping units (SKUs) are prepared, packed and dispatched in line with production plans. You'll maintain high standards of food safety, quality and product traceability while delivering operational targets and supporting continuous improvement.

• 40 hours per week
• 4-on, 4-off shift pattern
• Night shift: 22:00 to 06:30
• Flexibility on core hours available
• Occasional overtime may be required to meet business needs
• £1.00 per hour uplift for unsociable hours

• Lead the team to deliver daily production and packing targets.
• Prepare and pre-mix ingredients in line with production requirements.
• Work from product build guides to ensure accurate product assembly.
• Ensure products are packed within specified tolerances and quality standards.
• Promote a Right First Time (RFT) approach to production.

• Maintain compliance with GMP, food safety and quality standards.
• Ensure accurate product traceability through recording of runtimes, date codes and FIFO processes.
• Complete all production documentation accurately and on time.
• Escalate any quality, stock or production concerns promptly.

• Maintain accurate inventory and material usage records.
• Support waste reduction initiatives across the operation.
• Ensure all waste is recorded and disposed of correctly.

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping across production areas.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are completed and records maintained.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure correct PPE is always worn.
• Follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

• Lead, motivate and support the night shift team.
• Communicate effectively with the Production Manager and wider operational teams.
• Provide cover for the Production Manager when required.
• Work collaboratively across departments to support business priorities.
• Identify and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.

• Previous experience leading or supervising a team.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, GMP and quality standards.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Competent IT skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Flexible, proactive and reliable.
• Positive attitude with a strong team-focused approach.

As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Cuisine Centre is the food production division of the UK's largest contract catering business. We prepare millions of quality meals every year across five meal ranges, supplying customers nationwide across multiple sectors.

At Cuisine Centre, our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Our team of dedicated Foodists take pride in every detail because every meal matters. That's why we invest in our people, providing opportunities to develop, grow and build rewarding careers.

If you're looking to join a team where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We're passionate about food and culinary excellence, putting care into every detail.

We act with integrity and honesty to deliver quality products and services.

We take ownership of our actions and their impact on our customers, communities and environment.

We value every individual and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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