Dairy Product Maker

Thats Amore Cheese; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

That’s Amore Cheese in Thomastown, Melbourne, is seeking a Dairy Product Maker for a permanent full-time role. You will be hands-on in the cheese-making process, ensuring quality and food safety standards from milk prep to product shaping and packaging.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll operate dairy machinery, monitor fermentation and curd development, record batch data and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Salary is AU$75k–AU$80k per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in dairy manufacturing or food production.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Experience operating production equipment is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Physically fit for fast-paced production.
• Teamwork and good communication.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process milk for cheese production.
• Monitor pasteurisation, fermentation and curd development.
• Mould, portion and form cheeses to specification.
• Operate and maintain dairy production machinery.
• Record batch and production data accurately.
• Ensure HACCP, GMP and food safety compliance.
• Assist with packing, labelling and order fulfilment.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Dairy manufacturing

Food production

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

Dairy or food technology qualification

Tools

Dairy production equipment

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

That’s Amore Cheese | Thomastown, Melbourne | Full-time | $75-80k At That’s Amore Cheese, we don’t just make cheese — we craft moments of joy.

As a proudly Australian-owned and award-winning producer of authentic Italian-style cheeses, we supply restaurants, delis and supermarkets across Australia. With a passionate team of around 100 people, we are committed to quality, tradition and innovation in everything we do. We are currently looking for a Dairy Product Maker to join our production team in Thomastown.

If you love food, take pride in quality workmanship and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment — this could be the role for you. About the Role Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be hands‑on in the cheese‑making process, ensuring our products meet the highest quality and food safety standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and process milk for cheese production in accordance with production schedules
• Monitor pasteurisation, fermentation and curd development processes
• Perform curd cutting, cooking, draining and stretching (including fresh and pasta filata styles such as mozzarella and burrata)
• Moulding, portioning and forming cheeses to specification
• Working to specification/quality standards
• Preparing and processing milk
• Mould, portion and form cheeses to specification
• Monitor moisture, texture and quality parameters throughout production
• Examining products for defects
• Conduct quality checks and accurately record batch and production data
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP and internal food safety procedures
• Compiling quality assurance reports, maintaining documentation and reporting findings
• Ongoing assessment of product quality
• Examining products for defects and grading produce
• Monitoring moisture, texture and quality parameters
• Quality checks during production
• Set up, operate and monitor dairy production machinery and equipment
• Adjust machine settings to maintain optimal performance and product consistency
• Monitoring the filling of containers and adjusting machines to maintain volume and seal quality recording information such as numbers, weight, times and dates.
• Identify and troubleshoot minor mechanical or process issues
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Report equipment faults promptly to maintenance or supervisors
• Maintain accurate production and downtime records
• Assist with weighing, packing and labelling finished products
• Packing, attaching pre-printed labels, and counting, weighing and measuring amounts.
• Checking the cleanliness and operation of machines, equipment and containers
• Support production line operations to meet daily output targets
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow and timely order fulfilment
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment
• Clean and sanitise equipment and work areas including sanitisation checks in accordance with food safety standards
• Adhere to workplace health and safety (WHS) policies at all times
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Experience in dairy manufacturing, food production or commercial kitchens (preferred but not essential)
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Experience operating manufacturing or production equipment (advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious

Personal Attributes

• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads.
• Positive attitude towards maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Formal dairy or food technology qualifications are highly regarded but not essential, training will be provided for the right person.

Why Join That’s Amore?

• Be part of a passionate, supportive team Work with premium, award-winning products Career growth opportunities in a growing business Staff discounts on our delicious cheeses A workplace that values authenticity, teamwork and excellence

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help us continue bringing a slice of Italy to Australia, we’d love to hear from you.