Job Info

Location: Bayswater, WA

Salary: >$100,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Gourmet Chef Foods Pty Ltd Gourmet Chef Foods Pty Ltd T/A Gourmania is seeking a Process Technician to support its food manufacturing operations at its Bayswater facility. The successful candidate will assist in monitoring and maintaining production processes used to manufacture stocks, broths, soups, sauces, meal components, ready meals and other prepared food products. Working with the production and quality teams, the Process Technician will monitor processing conditions, check equipment performance, maintain production records and ensure products are manufactured in accordance with approved specifications, food safety requirements and workplace procedures.

The role requires practical knowledge of food processing operations, attention to detail and the ability to identify process variations and report issues promptly. Benefits Opportunity to work full-time as a Process Technician Opportunity to work with an established Australian food manufacturing and distribution business. Exposure to a diverse range of food products and manufacturing processes.

Work within a purpose-built food manufacturing facility with temperature-controlled production environments. Chance to develop practical skills in food processing, production monitoring and quality assurance. Work collaboratively with experienced production and quality professionals.

Task & responsibilities Monitor food manufacturing processes for stocks, broths, soups, sauces, gravies and prepared food products to ensure production activities comply with established processing specifications. Monitor and record critical processing parameters, including cooking temperatures, processing durations, cooling conditions, product consistency and other relevant technical measurements. Inspect production processes and assess variations in product quality, batch consistency and processing performance against approved product specifications.

Identify and investigate process deviations, equipment-related processing issues and production inconsistencies,



and recommend corrective actions to maintain product quality. Assist in conducting production trials and evaluating adjustments to processing methods, batch procedures and equipment settings to improve manufacturing efficiency. Monitor the performance of cooking, chilling, freezing and packaging processes and identify opportunities to improve process reliability and product consistency.

Collect and analyse production data, process measurements and quality control records to identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements. Assist with the validation of manufacturing procedures and revised processing parameters when introducing new products or modifying existing production methods. Monitor compliance with documented processing procedures, hygiene controls, food safety requirements and applicable HACCP procedures throughout manufacturing operations.

Investigate process-related product non-conformances in consultation with quality assurance personnel and assist in implementing corrective and preventive measures. Maintain accurate technical records of production parameters, process inspections, trial results, identified deviations and corrective actions. Liaise with production supervisors, quality assurance personnel and relevant technical staff to implement approved process changes and maintain consistent manufacturing standards.

Identify opportunities to reduce material wastage, batch losses and processing inefficiencies through improvements to production methods and process controls. Provide technical guidance to production personnel on approved processing parameters, process monitoring procedures and required operational controls.



Qualification & experience A relevant qualification in food processing, food technology, manufacturing operations, process operations or a related technical field is desirable.

Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience in a food manufacturing, food processing or production environment (preferred) Relevant vocational training or a certificate-level qualification in food manufacturing or processing would be advantageous. Practical understanding of food processing equipment, production procedures, product quality checks and workplace hygiene requirements. Ability to follow technical instructions, maintain accurate production records and identify deviations from specified process conditions.

Knowledge of food safety, HACCP-based procedures, sanitation and product traceability is advantageous. Good attention to detail, problem-solving ability and communication skills. About Company Gourmet Chef Foods Pty Ltd T/A Gourmania is a leading producer and distributor of premium food products.

The company is Australian-owned and operated, with more than 30 years of experience in food concept development, manufacturing and distribution. Based in Bayswater, Western Australia, Gourmania supplies a diverse range of food products to foodservice businesses, food manufacturers, retailers, healthcare and aged-care providers, airlines and other commercial customers across Australia and internationally. Its product range includes stocks and broths, soups, sauces, gravies, cooked meal components, ready meals, desserts and specialised nutrition foods.

The company also provides contract manufacturing and cold storage and logistics services. Gourmania focuses on product quality, food safety, consistency, innovation and customer-specific food solutions. Its manufacturing operations use established quality assurance procedures and a HACCP-accredited facility to support food safety, traceability and compliance.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $75000-110000 Job Publish: 20-10-2026 Job Expire: 19-11-2026 Apply on: Process Technician Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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