Production Lead & Baker

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a bakery making a novel product - edible cups. We're on the lookout for a dynamic & autonomous bakery expert to join our team. As our Production Lead & Baker, you will have responsibility to run production & fulfil customer orders. Accountability is a must and a passion for sustainability is a bonus.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Responsibilities:
Deliver consistently high-quality edible cups through use of best practice production methods, processes and schedules, making improvements where required.
Fulfilling daily production plan including:
Ingredients preparation
Dough preparation & mixing
Dough quality check and adjustments to minimise waste
Dough portioning
Baking using a unique baking oven
Adjustments to baking procedure and settings to minimise waste
Trimming of the cups
Air blowing to remove dust
Batch storage & labelling
Fill out logsheet & record keeping
Clean up
Fulfilling customer orders:
Product quality check
Preparing packaging material & customer orders
Fulfilling online orders using Shopify platform
Fulfilling wholesale orders
Managing dispatch including freight bookings
Prepare chocolate cups according to customer orders
Complete logsheets & record keeping
Production management:
Accurate cup stock level management
Stocktake and stock monitoring (including ingredients and packaging material)
Actively manage any process worker staff including rostering, training and performance management.
Collaboration & communication with the management team
Ensure compliance with all food safety standards, internal policies and procedures and OH&S regulations.
Production space:
Daily open & close tasks
Regular cleaning of production equipment
Weekly laundry
Maintain production space cleanliness
Ordering consumables as needed
Requirements:
Bakery experience +3years
Proven track record of running production for a food product
Team leadership experience +1year
Experience with chocolate tempering & dipping is preferred
Basic office & computer skills
Ability to take the lead and work independently.
Excellent time management & problem solving skills and great attention to details is crucial.
Based in Melbourne, Australia.
What’s on offer:
Full time position with a competitive salary
Days of operation are Monday to Friday with a flexible daily starting time
Full autonomy providing daily production requirements are fulfilled
Potential for future growth in the company for the right candidate.
To apply for this position, please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would like to join and contribute to our team! We look forward to reviewing your application.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Good-Edi was founded by Catherine Hutchins and Aniyo Rahebi in 2020. With a shared vision to make a positive difference to our planet, Good-Edi – the edible cup was born. Good-Edi ensures that all takeaway coffee cups can now be plastic-free and truly biodegradable. Made from ethically sourced, grain-based vegan ingredients, Good-Edi is a solution that is good for the planet, and good for you! Now stocked in over 200 outlets across 7 states in Australia, the Good-Edi team are very proud of the impact they have had so far, and have big goals for the future.