Operations Team Member-Bakery

The Arnott's GroupNewmarket, OntarioOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 day ago

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About this role

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.