Preparation Operator (Night Shift)
Cuisine Centre
SmartParc SEGRO, Derby, UK
Hourly Pay Rate: £14.45
About the Role
The Preparation Operator (Night Shift) supports daily production by preparing ingredients and components ready for the day shift. Working nights, you'll ensure the highest standards of quality, food safety, and hygiene while helping the team achieve daily production targets.
Working Hours
40 hours per week
4 on, 4 off shift pattern: 22:00 – 06:30
Flexibility and occasional overtime required to meet operational demands.
£1 per hour night shift uplift.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare ingredients in line with daily production plans and recipes.
De-box, weigh, and mix ingredients while maintaining allergen controls.
Carry out routine quality and process checks.
Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
Support early morning dispatch activities when required.
Maintain high standards of hygiene by completing cleaning schedules and using the correct chemicals.
Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety, COSHH, and PPE requirements.
Report quality, safety, or production issues promptly to the Night Shift Team Leader.
Support waste reduction initiatives and continuous improvement.
Work flexibly across the production operation as required.
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
Good communication, numeracy, and literacy skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
IT literate.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Flexible, proactive, and reliable.
Positive, "can-do" attitude and strong team player.
Desirable
Knowledge of food hygiene and quality standards.
Previous experience in food manufacturing or raw material handling.
About Cuisine Centre
As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Cuisine Centre is the food production arm of the UK's largest contract catering business. We prepare millions of quality meals each year across our five meal ranges, serving customers nationwide across a variety of sectors.
Our people are the secret ingredient to our success. We invest in your development, creating opportunities to build your career while delivering fresh, flavour-first food.
Our Four Core Values
Be a Foodist! – We are driven by a passion for food and culinary excellence.
Do the Right Thing – We act with integrity and honesty.
Take Responsibility – We take ownership of our actions and their impact.
Have Respect & Compassion – We put our people at the centre of everything we do.
If you're looking for a role in a growing food production business, where your work feels as good as it tastes, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Benefits
Free breakfast and lunch on shift.
£1 per hour night shift uplift.
Free on-site parking.
Convenient public transport links.
Perks at Work – discounts, rewards, and wellbeing support.
Career development and progression opportunities.
"Pride in Every Plate" recognition scheme.
Company pension scheme.
Free Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to our employee networks across Compass Group UK&I to help create an inclusive workplace.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!