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 fast-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 environment.
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
- Career growth 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.
Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
