Total 2 job vacancies by LAURENT BAKERY GROUP PTY LTD

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Location - Braeside VIC 3195

Hours of Work – Monday – Friday, Full time- 76-hour fortnight

Employee benefits - Great work/life balance & attractive career development & progression.

Salary: $73,150-$85,000 plus super

Laurent Bakery has always been driven by love and respect for the craft of French artisan baking and exists as a homage to the values of a village bakery.

We have two large production facilities located in Braeside and 17 retail outlets (around Melbourne), with a reputation built on quality and innovation. The business is dynamic and continues to grow at speed.

As the Quality Assurance Coordinator, you will play a key role in food technology processes, from developing product specifications to optimizing production methods to ensure our products consistently meet the highest quality and safety standards. You will also oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, quality assurance protocols, and food safety standards across our two production facilities and 18 retail outlets.



The key responsibilities will include:

Overall responsibility of QMS system for Laurent Bakery Group, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices specific to food technology.
Conduct practical experimental work applying scientific methodology to process improvement and optimisation
Oversee the scheduling of microbiological and nutritional testing and coordinate product sensory panels for quality assessment.
Provide specialized advice on food safety practices, troubleshoot production issues, and support retail operations with technical expertise to maintain high quality standards across food preservation, processing, packaging, storage, and delivery.
Create and manage product specification, design and realisation for various SKUs e.g. Breads, Pastry, Cake, Savoury.
Manage Pest Control Program across Laurent Bakery Group
Review and write compliance procedures and documents against an array of food safety and compliance standards.
Lead and mentor a team of seven QA members across two production facilities fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
Train and monitor all staff on site e.g. hygiene, health and safety etc
Lead and manage process and product Improvement and liaise with internal and external stakeholders for NPD Projects.
Regularly review and update the QMS, manage 2nd and 3rd party audits, and compile reports on daily manufacturing KPIs to track and enhance performance.
Management of customer complaints and trend analysis of complaint per million units.

Experience and Qualifications required:

Minimum bachelor’s degree in food science and technology or similar.
Minimum of 4 years in food technology and quality assurance roles within the food production industry.
Strong knowledge of food ingredient functionality and product formulation.
Be familiar with CFMSR and BRC and experienced in dealing with major retailers.
Have hands on approach to all aspects of food quality and safety management.
Be highly motivated and able to influence and communicate effectively at all levels.

Job Title: Quality Control Officer
Location: Braeside VIC 3195
Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $73,150 - $80,000

About Us:


Laurent Bakery, a renowned Australian-owned, French-inspired artisan bakery, has been warming the hearts of Melbournians for nearly three decades. With 18 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 night 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
Ensure compliance with company quality policies, objectives, procedures, and work instructions
Maintain strong knowledge of legislative requirements for the business, including Food Safety and HACCP
Coordinate quality system documentation and records
Conduct product inspections and work closely with internal stakeholders to maintain and improve product quality
Liaise with the QA Manager, Operations Manager, and other staff regarding quality documentation and production records
Oversee verification and calibration activities for HACCP plans

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.