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POSITION TITLE: Production Oven Baker & Blast Chiller Operator

DEPARTMENT: Kitchen / Manufacturing

REPORTS TO: Head Baker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Casual

HOURS: Monday – 10:00am to 6:00pm / Tuesday to Friday – 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 7:00pm

ABOUT WONDER PIES

Wonder Pies is one of Australia's leading artisan food manufacturers, proudly producing premium pies, pastries and ready-made products for cafés, restaurants, stadiums, healthcare providers and retailers across Australia.

Everything we produce is handcrafted with an unwavering focus on quality, consistency and food safety. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a dedicated Production Oven & Blast Chiller Operator who takes pride in producing perfectly baked products while ensuring they are cooled safely and efficiently through our blast chilling process.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team in a modern HACCP-certified production facility where quality, teamwork and continuous improvement are part of everything we do.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Production Oven & Blast Chiller Operator plays a critical role in ensuring all pies and sausage rolls are baked and cooled to Wonder Pies' exact quality and food safety standards.

This role is responsible for operating commercial rack ovens, managing baking schedules, transferring products into blast chillers, monitoring cooling times and temperatures, and ensuring all products are ready for packing within specification.

Success in this role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a commitment to maintaining product quality and food safety throughout the baking and cooling process.

While this role is primarily responsible for oven operation and blast chilling, the successful candidate will also assist other production departments when required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Safely operate commercial rack ovens and associated baking equipment.
- Bake pies and sausage rolls to Wonder Pies' quality specifications.
- Monitor baking temperatures, cooking times and oven performance throughout each production run.
- Assess products for colour, pastry finish, internal bake quality and overall presentation.
- Follow daily production schedules to ensure products are completed on time.
- Transfer baked products safely into the blast chiller immediately after baking.




- Operate blast chilling equipment according to food safety procedures.
- Monitor and record blast chilling temperatures and cooling times to ensure compliance with HACCP requirements.
- Ensure products reach required cooling temperatures before packing or storage.
- Complete all production, oven and blast chilling records accurately.
- Rotate racks, trays and products efficiently to maximise production flow.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe baking and cooling area.
- Report equipment faults, maintenance requirements or quality concerns immediately.
- Assist packing and other production departments when required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the production operation.

FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY

As part of our HACCP-certified manufacturing facility, every team member plays an important role in maintaining our food safety systems.

Responsibilities include:

- Following all HACCP and Food Safety Program requirements.
- Ensuring baked products are blast chilled within required timeframes.
- Monitoring and recording oven and blast chiller temperatures.
- Completing all production and temperature documentation accurately.
- Maintaining the highest standards of personal hygiene and housekeeping.
- Identifying and reporting food safety or quality issues immediately.
- Following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensuring all products consistently meet Wonder Pies' quality specifications.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will possess:

- Previous experience operating commercial ovens within a food manufacturing or bakery environment.
- Experience using blast chillers is desirable but not essential.
- Experience baking pies, sausage rolls or similar pastry products.
- Understanding of food safety and HACCP principles.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable attendance and a positive work ethic.




- Willingness to assist across multiple production areas.

CORE COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

- Quality Focus
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Time Management
- Food Safety Awareness
- Initiative
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Safe Work Practices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to:

- Stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Lift and move trays and products weighing up to 20 kilograms.
- Push and manoeuvre loaded oven and cooling racks safely.
- Work comfortably in both warm baking areas and chilled production environments.
- Perform repetitive manual handling including lifting, bending, reaching and pushing racks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is performed within a modern HACCP-certified food manufacturing facility.

Employees work in a quick-paced production environment where consistency, teamwork and food safety are essential. The successful applicant will regularly work with commercial ovens, blast chillers, cooling racks and production equipment while maintaining safe work practices at all times.

WHY JOIN WONDER PIES?

You'll become part of a passionate and supportive team producing premium artisan food enjoyed across Australia. We invest in our people, encourage professional development and provide opportunities to learn multiple areas of our manufacturing operation.

If you enjoy working in food production, take pride in producing high-quality products and want to be part of a growing Australian business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about pastry, take pride in your craft, and are excited to be part of building something special, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send a cover letter with a brief introduction outlining your experience and what excites you about joining the team along with your resume to [email protected]

Pay: $65,000.00 – $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food

Application Question(s):

- Understand that this is a full time role where you will be required to work onsite 5 set days with 3am/4am starts.
- Did you submit a Cover letter sharing why you believe you are qualified and well suited for this role?

Experience:

- Management: 2 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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