Bakery Production Roles - Expressions of Interest

Job type

Casual

Full-time
Shift and schedule

Shift work
 
Location
Mile End South SA 5031
 
Full job description
Regular full time hours
Ongoing casual employment with the potential for permanency
A supportive, family-owned business where your contribution matters

Join the Vili’s Bakery Family!
For over 50 years, Vili’s has been proudly baking Australia’s favourite pies and cakes. We’re a family-owned business with a big heart and our team is at the centre of everything we do.


We’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic Production Workers for ongoing casual roles. With over 200 workers structured into 22 specialised teams, and an operational roster over 24 hours, our recruitment needs are constant!


The Opportunities

Depending on the team you’re working in, you’ll develop a niche set of skills and be asked to work hours that suit the production requirements. Here’s a brief overview of the roles and duties we’re seeking:

Pastry Team | Pasties Team | Yeast Team

Weigh/scale ingredients; mix doughs; laminate/sheet pastry; prepare pasties; monitor yeast/fermentation and dough temps; set up and change over lines (Baking experience and/or qualifications are preferred for the Yeast team).

Pies Team | Ovens Team | Tipping Team

Cook meat fillings; Safely tip ingredients and products; tray and form pastry bases; deposit fillings; apply and ID-mark pie lids; rack, bake, cool and de-pan products.

Sausage Rolls & Quiches Team

Sheet pastry; deposit fillings; roll/form and cut; glaze/topping; bake-off and quality/portion control.

Meat Processing Team | Dicing Team
Dice/mince meats and vegetables (incl. pumpkin); cook/chill fillings to spec; allergen controls; metal detection; complete production records.

Warehousing | Stores
Goods in and out; stock rotation and management; forklift usage; cold store stock management


Hours of Work
Based on the role type and given we’re a 24/7 production environment, start and finish times will vary. As a general guide, our shifts typically fall into the following groupings and are usually for 7.6hrs per shift.

Mornings – starts between 2am - 9am

Afternoons – starts between 1pm – 5pm

Nights – starts between 8pm – 1am


What We’re Looking For

Reliable and available for full-time hours across regular shifts

Physically fit for manual handling and working on your feet

Comfortable working in a fast-paced food production environment

Strong attention to detail, especially with food quality and safety

Positive team spirit and willingness to learn

Previous experience in bakery, food manufacturing, meat processing, or commercial kitchens is highly regarded, but not essential (we’ll provide training)


Why Join Us?

Stable, full-time hours within an established company

Ongoing employment with the potential for permanency

A supportive, family-owned business where your contribution matters


How to apply

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button, and we’ll be in touch.