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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.

Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person