Quality Assurance Officer

Target Business Services

Location: 16 Sir Joseph Banks Street, Botany, NSW 2019

Salary: $80,000 plus 12% superannuation

Our client, Jesse’s Bakery, is a renowned Artisan Bakery in Sydney, celebrated for its exquisite selection of freshly baked sourdough bread, bagels, challahs, cakes, and pastries. With a dedication to quality and tradition, Jesse’s Bakery has become a household name, offering its delectable products at select Woolworths, Coles, Harris Farm, IGA and many other reputed stores across Sydney and Canberra.

All products are widely distributed and cherished by customers throughout Sydney and Canberra, available at major retailers such as Woolworths, Coles, Harris Farm, and IGA. Serving hundreds of wholesale clients, Jesse’s Bakery has established a solid reputation for consistently delivering excellence in taste, freshness, and service.

The client is currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Officer to join its team. This vital position ensures high standards of quality and food safety are upheld across the entire production process. Working closely with the production, procurement, and distribution teams, the QA Officer will play a pivotal role in maintaining the bakery’s compliance with food safety regulations and customer expectations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate quality professional to contribute to one of Sydney’s most celebrated bakeries. The successful candidate will bring a keen eye for detail, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to maintain a culture of continuous improvement in quality systems.

Key Responsibilities:

-Implement and maintain quality control procedures and systems across the bakery’s operations.

-Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with established quality standards.

-Conduct inspections of raw materials such as flour, eggs, and dairy to verify suitability for use.

-Perform routine testing on finished baked products to assess texture, taste, appearance, and safety.

-Ensure all processes comply with relevant food safety regulations and HACCP requirements.

-Ensure comprehensive records of inspections, test results, and corrective actions are maintained.

-Identify and address areas for improvement in production quality and food safety.

-Support and train production staff in quality assurance standards and best practices.

-Collaborate with suppliers and internal departments to address quality-related concerns.

-Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective and preventive measures.

-Participate in audits and support the business in achieving quality certification standards.

-Prepare detailed reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management.

Skills and Experience:

-Minimum one year experience in a quality assurance or food safety role, ideally within a food production or bakery environment.

-Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

-Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

-Proficient in quality documentation and data analysis.

-Strong communication and training skills.

-Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

-A diploma in a related discipline is essential.

-HACCP Certification and/or Food Safety Supervisor Certificate is highly desirable.

Join Jesse’s Bakery and be part of a team that takes pride in producing artisan baked goods loved by thousands. If you’re a quality-driven professional who thrives on maintaining high standards and making a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume to recruitment@targetbusiness.com.au.