Night Shift Prep Team Lead

Compass Group UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast and lunch on shift

Free on-site parking

Convenient public transport links

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

Cuisine Centre, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Derby, is seeking a Preparation Team Leader for the night shift to lead the night prep team, ensure ingredients are prepared to build guides, and maintain GMP and food safety.

You will work 22:00–06:30 on a 4 on/4 off pattern, 40 hours per week, with a £1 night uplift. Strong team leadership and attention to detail are essential; experience in food production is preferred.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Flexible, proactive and reliable.
• Positive, can-do attitude and strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night preparation team to complete daily production plans.
• Ensure ingredients are prepared, weighed, mixed, and packed according to build guides.
• Maintain GMP, quality, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Ensure full product traceability through documentation, date coding and FIFO.
• Maintain inventory and material usage records.
• Support waste reduction by correct waste handling and disposal.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

IT skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Time management

Flexible & reliable

Team leadership

Food hygiene knowledge

Tools

GMP knowledge

Job description

Cuisine Centre, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Derby, is seeking a Preparation Team Leader for the night shift to lead the night prep team, ensure ingredients are prepared to build guides, and maintain GMP and food safety.

You will work 22:00–06:30 on a 4 on/4 off pattern, 40 hours per week, with a £1 night uplift. Strong team leadership and attention to detail are essential; experience in food production is preferred.