Production Oven Baker & Blast Chiller Operator

The Newlands Quarter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Daily lunch provided

Laundered uniforms

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Newlands Quarter in Melbourne is seeking a Production Oven Baker & Blast Chiller Operator to join our award‑winning kitchen. You will safely operate commercial ovens, bake pastries to exacting standards, and monitor production quality across shifts.

We value attention to detail, hygiene, speed, and teamwork. This role offers set shifts, free onsite parking, daily lunch, laundered uniforms, and opportunities for training and development, with a strong focus on food safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Exceptional hygiene standards and a clean workspace.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with urgency.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Reliable transport to get to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial baking equipment.
• Create pastries to Wonder Pies' quality specifications.
• Monitor the final product to ensure premium performance is executed throughout each production run.
• Follow daily production schedules to ensure products are completed on time.
• Operate according to food safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP requirements.
• Complete production records accurately.
• Rotate stock and produce efficiently to maximise production flow.
• Maintain clean and organised workplace areas.
• Report equipment faults, maintenance requirements or quality concerns immediately.
• Assist packing and other production departments when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the production operation.
• As part of our HACCP-certified manufacturing facility, every team member plays an important role in maintaining our food safety systems.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Hygiene standards

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Reliable transport

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Production Kitchen as a Production Oven Baker & Blast Chiller Operator.

The position is a critical role in ensuring our pies and pastries are baked to Wonder Pies' exact quality and food safety standards.

Success in this role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a commitment to maintaining product quality and food safety throughout the entire process.

What We Offer:

• Set shifts: Monday 10 AM to 6 PM / Tuesday to Friday 1 PM to 7 PM—enjoy your nights off!
• Free onsite parking
• Daily lunch provided
• Laundered uniforms
• Training and development opportunities to grow within the company

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safely operate commercial baking equipment.

Create pastries to Wonder Pies' quality specifications.

Monitor the final product to ensure premium performance is executed throughout each production run.

Follow daily production schedules to ensure products are completed on time.

Operate according to food safety procedures.

Ensure compliance with HACCP requirements.

Complete production records accurately.

Rotate stock and produce efficiently to maximise production flow.

Maintain clean and organised workplace areas.

Report equipment faults, maintenance requirements or quality concerns immediately.

Assist packing and other production departments when required.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the production operation.

As part of our HACCP-certified manufacturing facility, every team member plays an important role in maintaining our food safety systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to:

Stand for extended periods throughout the shift.

Lift and move trays and products weighing up to 20 kilograms.

Push and manoeuvre loaded oven and cooling racks safely.

Work comfortably in both warm baking areas and chilled production environments.

Perform repetitive manual handling including piping, lifting, bending, reaching and pushing racks.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a commercial kitchen environment
• Attention to detail and pride in your work
• Exceptional hygiene standards and a commitment to maintaining a clean workspace
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
• A positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Reliable transport to get to and from work

As part of the application process, shortlisted candidates will be invited for a trial to showcase their skills and assess if they fit with our team. It’s also a chance for you to experience our work environment firsthand.

This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership of their work with previous experience operating commercial ovens within a food manufacturing or bakery environment.