Operations Team Member-Bakery
The Arnott's Group · 1001-5000 employees
What the role involves
- Preparing ingredients
- Operating bakery equipment
- Monitoring product quality
What they ask for
Recognised bakery qualification or equivalent trade certification; experience operating bakery equipment in food manufacturing; knowledge of bakery processes and food safety/GMP standards.
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
Operations Team Member-Bakery
Department: Manufacturing - ANZ
Location:
Newmarket, AUK, New Zealand, 1023
Job Function: Supply Chain - ANZ
Employment Type:
Are you a qualified baker looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking an Operations Team Member - Baker to join our Afternoon Shift team at our Avondale site. This role combines bakery expertise with broader production and packaging responsibilities, supporting the manufacture of high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, food safety, quality, and operational performance. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will be involved in ingredient preparation, mixing, forming, baking, machine operation, changeovers, packing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key 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
About You
- 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
What's In It For You?
- Stable afternoon shift opportunity
- Supportive and team-focused work environment
- Ongoing training and development
- Exposure to a variety of bakery, production, and packaging operations
- Opportunity to contribute to product innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Free onsite parking
- Discounted company products
- Career development opportunities within a growing business
If you're a qualified baker who enjoys a varied, hands-on role and wants to be part of a growing manufacturing team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
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