Careers

• Access to PBI salary packaging, pay less tax
• Collaborative environment working within a passionate team
• A workplace focused on quality and safety
• Learn more about bakery operations in an entry level food production role

About Cultivate Food and Beverage

Cultivate Food & Beverage is a social enterprise firmly set in the fabric of food and beverage manufacture in South Australia. Cultivate endeavours to deliver products created with care for customers who are focused on maximising their efforts towards positive social impact. We take pride in our efforts to strive for best-in-class implementation of environmental sustainability practice, not only looking to improve the lives of others but also the environment that we live and work in.

Our purpose is to deliver quality food and beverage products while scaling social impact. Catering to the needs of our clients starts with a state-of-the-art kitchen. Then we add our most important ingredient — the people who work in it. At Cultivate, we recruit budding chefs and instill in them a pinch of purpose, a dash of pride and more than a splash of passion. That’s our recipe for success.

About the Role

You will be part of our fast-paced food manufacturing team, operating packaging and food production machines. The role involves following recipes and procedures, ensuring product quality, and troubleshooting issues. You will collaborate with site leaders and the wider team to maintain high production standards and resolve challenges in manufacturing and delivery.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Operating food production and packaging machinery
• Ensuring product quality through attention to detail and quality testing
• Completing accurate paperwork consistently throughout shifts
• Cleaning and maintaining plant equipment
• Minimising wastage during production and packaging

About You

To thrive in this role, you will be someone with a strong work ethic, a passion for high-quality results, and the ability to work efficiently in a team. You should be proactive, able to adapt in a fast-paced environment, and detail-oriented to meet quality and safety standards.

Other knowledge, skills and attributes include:

• Knowledge of bakery and food production processes
• Familiarity with HACCP, CODEX Alimentarius 2020, and SQF Manufacturing standards
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a factory environment
• Ability to lift a minimum of 15kg and perform repetitive tasks

For this role, the following documents must be provided prior to a formal offer of employment with Cultivate Food & Beverage.

• A National Police Clearance (no older than six months old)
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• 100 points of identification

What’s in it for you?

• Reduce the amount of tax you pay each year with access to generous PBI salary packaging which can be used towards paying rent, mortgage, utilities, loan repayments, childcare, novated leases and more
• Work in a collaborative environment with a passionate team focused on quality and innovation.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development within a dynamic food production setting.
• Enjoy a positive and inclusive workplace culture that supports well-being and work-life balance.
• Access to employee discounts on a range of products and services.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance.

If you would like to enquire further about this opportunity, please contact Hannah Villani on (08) 7100 3074 or (08) 7100 1823 hannah.villani@harrisonmcmillan.com.au

All enquires will be treated in confidence.

Applications close 14th January 2025 - Click here to apply.

We reserve the right to close applications prior to this date.

Cultivate Food and Beverage is a social enterprise backed by Bedford where we believe in fostering a diverse, accepting, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from individuals of all gender identities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and those with disabilities.

If you require any adjustments to support your application or the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team on 08 8275 0211 or via email at recruitment@bedfordgroup.com.au. We're committed to promoting a welcoming and supportive environment for all candidates, and we look forward to hearing from you.