Quality Control Officer

Job Title: Quality Control Officer Location: Braeside VIC 3195 Hours of Work: 7AM - 3PM Monday to Friday Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $79,500 - $85,000 About Us: Laurent Bakery, a renowned Australian-owned, French-inspired artisan bakery, has been warming the hearts of Melbournians for nearly three decades. With 16 fully owned cafes and two state-of-the-art production facilities, we are committed to maintaining exceptional product standards. We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Control Officer to oversee production at our Braeside facility. Duties and Responsibilities: • Testing food products for flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional content. • Advising on preserving, processing, packaging, storing and delivering foods. • Developing quality control procedures and safety standards for the manufacture of food products. • Developing, implementing, auditing and monitoring quality procedures at farms and food handling and processing facilities to ensure compliance with required standards. • Testing samples of produce for quality, size and purity ensuring that required standards of hygiene are observed at storage, processing and packing facilities and in transport vehicles. • Inspecting animals, plants and agricultural produce to identify product quality issues. • Ensures food safety and quality by testing and analysing samples of raw materials, ingredients and finished products • Testing flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional content • Assist in developments and maintains quality systems for food processing. • Developing quality control procedures and safety standards • Advising on preserving, processing, packaging and storing foods via HACCP process • Monitoring compliance with HACCP and food safety standards • Inspecting raw material and finished product to identify product quality issues • Assist to development, implementing, auditing and monitoring quality procedures and food handling and processing facilities • Assist to development and auditing quality procedures • Testing samples of produce for quality, size and compliance. • Testing food samples for quality and nutritional attributes. • Ensuring hygiene standards at storage, processing and packing facilities and transport vehicles • Overseeing hygiene practices and regulatory compliance • Develops, implements and oversees monitoring, testing and application of quality assurance programs • Monitors production requirements relating to food safety or quality assurance Skills and Experience: • Relevant qualifications in Applied Science (Food Science and Technology). • Current HACCP certification • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position within the food industry, including quality assurance (e.g., taking temperatures) • Strong ability to follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently • Proficiency in reading and writing reports Employee Benefits: • Great work/life balance • Attractive career development and progression opportunities About Laurent Bakery: This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring that all our cafes and customers receive the high-quality pastries that have made Laurent Bakery famous across Australia. Working at Laurent Bakery offers not only a great balance between work and life but also numerous opportunities for career development and progression within our growing organization. How to Apply: If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about maintaining product excellence, apply now to join our dedicated team. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.