Afternoon Shift Baker & Production Operator

The Arnott's Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Discounted company products

Job summary

The Arnott's Group in Auckland is seeking an Operations Team Member - Baker for the Afternoon Shift at Avondale. You will work in a fast-paced, hands-on role combining bakery expertise with production and packaging tasks to deliver high-quality products while upholding safety and quality standards.

You’ll perform ingredient preparation, mixing, forming and baking, operate bakery machinery, manage changeovers, and contribute to continuous improvement within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised Bakery Qualification or equivalent trade certification.
• Experience operating bakery equipment within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of bakery processes including ingredient preparation, mixing, forming, and baking.
• Understanding of food safety, quality, hygiene, and GMP requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to quality outcomes.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and operate bakery equipment across mixing, forming, and baking processes.
• Set up, adjust, operate, and complete changeovers on bakery machinery.
• Monitor product quality and process performance to ensure products meet specification.
• Support production and packaging operations, including machine operation and packing activities.
• Follow GMP, food safety, quality, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Complete production records and quality checks accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and production trials.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve daily production targets.

Skills

Bakery equipment operation

Quality assurance

Food safety GMP

Teamwork

Education

Recognised Bakery Qualification

Job description

The Arnott's Group in Auckland is seeking an Operations Team Member - Baker for the Afternoon Shift at Avondale. You will work in a fast-paced, hands-on role combining bakery expertise with production and packaging tasks to deliver high-quality products while upholding safety and quality standards.

You’ll perform ingredient preparation, mixing, forming and baking, operate bakery machinery, manage changeovers, and contribute to continuous improvement within a collaborative team environment.