Food Production Operative - Days & Night Shift

Krispy Kreme; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training from day one

Learning and development opportunities

Holiday pay

Recognition for great work

Uniform provided

Krispy Kreme doughnuts

Job summary

Krispy Kreme is hiring a Food Production Operative for days and night shifts in Peterborough. You’ll participate in doughnut production, from mixing to finishing, in a fast-paced facility where every team member contributes to quality and speed.

No baking experience is required—full training is provided. If you’re energetic, enjoy teamwork, and don’t mind getting floury, join us to grow your career while making treats people love.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production is welcome but not required.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Able to work as part of a close-knit team and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Mix large batches of dough (bags of flour can weigh 25kg).
• Help run the production line for proofing, frying, and finishing doughnuts.
• Maintain clean and tidy work areas; end-of-day cleaning is part of the shift.
• Work in a fast-paced setting where consistency and quality matter.
• Be part of a supportive team that works together to hit targets.

Skills

Teamwork

Hands-on

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Job description

Food Production Operative - Days & Night Shift

Manufacturing - Peterborough

Contract:

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.

Why you'll love working here

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.

Alongside a great culture, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• A welcoming and inclusive team
• Paid training from day one
• Learning and development opportunities
• Holiday pay
• Recognition for great work
• Uniform provided
• And of course... delicious Krispy Kreme doughnuts!

Food Production Operative

Fancy making doughnuts for a living?

At Krispy Kreme, we don’t just bake treats we create little moments of joy every single day. And now, we're on the lookout for energetic, hands‑on people to help us make the magic happen behind the scenes.

Whether you’ve worked in food production before or you’re just looking for a fresh start, if you love a good challenge and don’t mind getting your hands a bit floury, keep reading!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Mixing up BIG batches of dough (bags of flour can weigh 25kg—we’re not kidding!)
• Helping run the production line proofing, frying, and finishing our iconic doughnuts
• Keeping things clean and tidy - end-of-day cleaning is part of the gig
• Working in a fast-paced environment where consistency and quality really matter
• Being part of a close‑knit team who have fun while getting the job done

We’d Love to Hear From You if You:

• Don’t mind physical work and being on your feet
• Enjoy being part of a team and learning new skills
• Have a positive, can‑do attitude and show up ready to go

About Krispy Kreme:

Our People:

We embrace diversity within our teams, so whether you're a foodie, drink lover, sport enthusiast, gym bunny, movie buff, history geek, gamer, music fan, book worm, none of the above or all the above, you'll find a friend here!

Our Doughnuts:

We're famous for our amazing doughnuts, but did you know that every Krispy Kreme doughnut is handmade, decorated and delivered fresh daily by one of our awesome team members?

Culture:

Our culture is created through our leadership mix, of which there are a dozen (naturally!): Check out our careers page for more information on our Krispy Kreme Culture

Love our planet:

Our beautiful, natural world gives us our sugar, cocoa, eggs, milk, coffee, and so much more. Protecting and preserving it is vitally important to us. So, we're constantly working to reduce our environmental impact and become more sustainable in all we do. Check out our Social Responsibility page for more information.