Dough Maker

We are looking for an experienced Dough Maker to join our Asian food manufacturing business.

You will be working together with the production team to produce a number of different Asian noodles and pastry products.

Your responsibilities include:

• Understand the characteristics of raw ingredients (especially flour) and the effects of climate and seasonal changes
• Modify recipes to adapt to changes in raw ingredients
• Bring new ideas, innovation and product development to the business
• Mentor and train junior staff
• Monitor and manage raw materials
• Convert raw materials into dough with a kneader / mixer
• Assess dough temperature, moisture and texture
• Shape and cut dough into noodle strips or pastry products
• Monitor cooking temperatures of cookers, ovens and steamers
• Ensure processes and finished products confirm to product specifications and comply with relevant food safety standards
• Operate, check and clean manufacturing equipment and utensils 

The successful applicant will have:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in the preparation of Asian noodles and other relevant dough-based products.  
• A good understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP and Food Safety / Control Plans would be an advantage
• Be a team player with excellent time management skills
• Be a reliable and honest team player with great time management skills  
• High standards of hygiene and reasonable level of physical ability
  Fluent in spoken Cantonese or Mandarin is preferable, but not essential

This is a Monday to Friday full-time (40 hours per week) position with an early start with some weekend work that may be required.

Rates of pay: $28 - $30 per hour depending on experience 

This is an outstanding opportunity to work for a well established and reputable Asian food manufacturing business which has been operating for over 50 years.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.

Note: only those short listed for interviews will be contacted