The Group

Dnata is a premium flight caterer, operating fifteen catering and food production centres across Australia. This is done on a large-scale, with microscopic attention to detail so our customers are delivered wholesome food every day. Snapfresh is a world-class, frozen meal manufacturing facility. Established in 2001 and based in Crestmead, south of Brisbane, Snapfresh has the capacity to produce 20 million meals per year.

As part of Dnata Catering & Retail, Snap Fresh produces fully prepared meals to support customers from a range of industries including: Airline In-flight Catering, Hospitals and Allied Health Care, Assisted Care and In-home Services, Defence, Education and Food Service and Catering.

The Opportunity

We have a full-time position available for a Microbiologist - Quality Assurance in our facility based in Crestmead. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a state of the art, modern work site in a highly supportive environment where full training will be provided. 

What are my Key Responsibilities?

We won’t settle for anything less than the best outcome! We’re a high performing team, and we each have the opportunity to add value and make an impact on the business. As a Microbiologist Quality Assurance, you will be responsible for Microbiological testing of environmental samples, raw materials, processed and finished goods. You will be involved in testing media and culture control as well as writing and refining test and work procedures. You will interpret results, prepare reports and be responsible for laboratory maintenance and process improvement. 

What Do I Need to Be Successful?

• Demonstrated success in a similar role
• A degree in Microbiology or a related field
• Experience in producing and tabling reports
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Competency in a full range of laboratory functions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Practical experience in the food industry (advantageous)
• Experience with a manufacturing database is desirable but not essential

What's In it for Me? 

• Competitive salary
• Free onsite parking, free daily hot staff meals, and uniforms
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Career development and progression.
• Be part of a close knit and dedicated team that are committed to excellence.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance, novated lease option and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes. 

We aim high and push ourselves to deliver on the best outcomes. When things don’t go to plan not all is lost - we make the most of it by learning from our mistakes.

Dnata is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Snap Fresh story - apply today.

If you would like to apply for this role please apply via

https://dnatacatering.expr3ss.com/home

Please be sure to include a covering letter addressing the key criteria set out in the Job Advertisement shown here as the first page of your resume. 

We welcome applications from candidates across all states. The successful candidate is responsible for covering her / his own relocation expenses.