At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare ingredients for production while ensuring food safety and hygiene standards.
- Company: Join Cuisine Centre, part of the UK's largest contract catering business.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible night shifts with a positive team culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values your contribution and offers growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
The predicted salary is between 14.45 - 14.45 £ per hour.
Location: Cuisine Centre, SmartParc SEGRO, Derby, UK
Pay Rate: £14.45 per hour
About the Role
The Preparation Operator (Nights) plays a key role in supporting daily production by ensuring all ingredients and components are fully prepared and ready for the day shift. Working nights, you will operate to the highest quality, food safety and hygiene standards while achieving daily operational targets. The role involves accurate weighing of raw materials, allergen control, waste management, hygiene compliance, and occasional support with despatch activities during the early hours.
Working Hours
- 40 hours per week
- 4 on, 4 off shift pattern
- Shift hours: 22:00 to 06:30 (flexibility available on core hours)
- Flexibility and occasional overtime required to meet operational demands
- £1 per hour uplift for unsociable working hours
Key Responsibilities
- Use daily plans to accurately prepare ingredients for the following day's production while maintaining GMP, food safety, quality and hygiene standards.
- De-box raw materials and dispose of packaging correctly.
- Weigh and mix ingredients as required, ensuring allergen and non-allergen separation.
- Complete routine process and quality checks.
- Complete all documentation accurately and on time.
- Support the preparation of lorry loads for despatch during the early morning.
- Complete cleaning schedules and ensure all utensils, machinery and work areas meet hygiene standards.
- Wear appropriate PPE and follow Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
- Report quality, safety or production issues to the Nights Team Leader.
- Support other departments and operational areas when required.
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Follow all company Health & Safety, Food Safety and HR policies.
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times.
- Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.
Team & Continuous Improvement
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments.
- Be flexible and support different areas of the factory where required.
- Contribute ideas for process improvements.
- Support company targets relating to efficiency, waste reduction and customer service.
Key Competencies
Essential
- Strong communication skills
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- IT literate
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Flexible, proactive and adaptable
- Team player with a positive attitude
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 five meal ranges, supplying customers nationwide across a variety of sectors. Our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Our dedicated team takes pride in every detail because every meal matters. We invest in our people, providing opportunities to develop and progress their careers.
If you are looking to join a team where your contribution is valued and where there are genuine opportunities for development, we would like to hear from you.
Our 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 in everything we do.
- Take Responsibility: We take ownership of our actions and their impact on customers, communities and the environment.
- Have Respect & Compassion: We value every individual and recognise that every role contributes to our success.
Benefits
- Free breakfast and lunch during shifts
- Free on-site parking
- Good public transport links
- Perks at Work benefits platform, including retail and holiday discounts
- Career development and progression opportunities
- "Pride in Every Plate" monthly recognition scheme
- Mental, physical and financial wellbeing support
- Company pension scheme
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Compass Group UK & Ireland employee networks and inclusion initiatives
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