Food Processing Shift Leader - Eve​/Nights

Manufacturing - Peterborough

Contract:

Full time

Salary: £13.49

Ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something sweet? Whether you’re in one of our bustling standalone factories or a show‑stopping theatre store, you’ll be at the heart of the action, helping produce the doughnuts everyone loves.

In our standalone factories, you’ll join a dedicated team responsible for mixing, processing, and packaging our world‑famous doughnuts — fresh and ready to ship to local stores and supermarket shelves. It’s fast‑paced, hands‑on work where every role plays a key part in our success.

Depending on the location, you may be applying to work in one of our unique theatre stores — where the factory is front and centre, and the doughnut‑making magic happens live for customers to see. When the Hot light is on, it’s showtime! Guests gather to watch the doughnuts being mixed, fried, and glazed in real time — and your part of the performance.

No baking experience? No problem. We provide full training — all you need is a great attitude, a team mindset, and a readiness to learn. Whether you're behind the scenes or in the spotlight, this is your chance to grow your career while making something people love.

At Krispy Kreme, we're all about making every moment a little brighter and that starts with our people. Join our friendly, collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and there's always time to celebrate success together.

• A welcoming and inclusive team
• Paid training from day one
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee discount
• Pension scheme
• Holiday pay
• Health & Wellbeing support
• Recognition for great work
• Uniform provided
• And of course... delicious Krispy Kreme doughnuts!

At Krispy Kreme, our factories are more than just production sites; they’re like an open kitchen in a restaurant. You’ll find our teams crafting, decorating, and packing our world‑famous doughnuts ready for our shops, supermarket partners, and fresh delivery routes.

We’re on the lookout for a Food Processing Shift Leader to join our team and help lead the way in doughnut perfection. As a Shift Leader in our doughnut decorating team, you'll run the shift on the shop floor, support your team, and help ensure every single doughnut meets Krispy Kreme’s gold standard.

• Team Leadership:
  Lead, coach, and support the processing team during your shift.
• Production Oversight:
  Ensure targets are met while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Doughnut Preparation:
  Mix, decorate, fill, and box fresh doughnuts to specification.
• Food Safety & Hygiene:
  Maintain top‑tier food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Operational
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with managers to improve daily operations and shift handovers.
• Training & Development:
  Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and performance.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Previous team leader or supervisory experience in a food or production setting.
• Physical Stamina:
  Comfortable with physically active, on-your-feet work.
• Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  A calm, focused problem solver who thrives in fast‑paced environments.
• Flexibility:
  Willingness to work across the full shift rota, including weekends.
• Team‑Oriented:
  Reliable, positive, and motivated by teamwork and results.
• Looking for a full‑time role working 40 hours per week

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