Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description 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 rapid-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 setting.

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 Growth opportunities 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.

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