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• Sun-Thu nights - 9pm start - 38 hrs per week
• 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 are on the lookout for an enthusiastic worker for ongoing casual role in the night shift team.

This group cook our pie fillings, ready for our day teams to assemble and bake into pies the next day.  In an environment where our reputation is built on taste, the night cook roles play a vital role to customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do

• Batch, cook and finish fillings, following recipes, SOPs and work instructions
• Scale and stage ingredients, manage add sequences, and monitor
• Time/temperature/texture to the Vili's exceptional standard
• Support in-process QA checks
• Follow food safety, procedural and safety requirements, including clean-as-you-go, food segregation, first in first out and temperature-based product handling requirements
• Housekeeping & basic equipment care: end-of-shift cleaning, CIP support, safe manual handling
• Work in a tight-knit team to balance the priorities of quality, quantity and timelines

About you

• Strong experience in hands on roles, from any industry (e.g. general labourer or trades)
• Comfortable with night shift and working in a fast-paced, process-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset
• Physically fit for manual handling, lifting and standing throughout the shift
• Clear communicator and team player who follows instructions and asks when unsure
• Reliability, enthusiasm and pride in quality

How to apply

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

• Regular full-time hours
• Ongoing casual employment with the potential for permanency
• Free on-site parking, staff perks and discount on products

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.

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:

• Night Cook

Follow recipes cooking our pie fillings, ready for our day teams to assemble and bake into pies the next day. 

Sunday - Thursday roster 8pm or 9pm start 4am finish.

• Pastry Team 

Weigh/scale ingredients; laminate/sheet pastry.

• Cooling / Esky Role

Handling and storage of baked goods, including restacking pallets, monitoring product temperatures, and providing support to the Tipping Team as required.

What other roles do we have at Vili's?

If you are interested in a role with Vili's but don't think you fit into the above categories, then head over the Vili's website and register your interest. 

We will find you a role at Vili's Family Bakery!

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable and available for full-time hours 

• 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.

• Monday to Friday roster
• 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.

The Opportunity

• Pastry Team 

Weigh & scale ingredients, laminate/sheet pastry. 

Hours of Work
As a general guide shifts are usually for 7.6hrs per shift. Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable and available for full-time hours

• 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 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.

• Ongoing casual employment with the potential for permanency
• Free on-site parking, staff perks and discount on products

Join the Vili’s Bakery Family!
For over 50 years, Vili’s has been proudly baking Australia’s favourite pies and cakes. As a family-owned business with a strong culture and long history, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking person to join our Freezer Team. This role involves operating a forklift and working in a cold storage/freezer environment, including handling stock and rotation, picking and packing orders, and assisting with general warehouse duties.

Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, commencing at 7am. Generally, this is a 7.6-hour workday; however, additional hours may be available during busier periods.

What We’re Looking For

• Current and demonstrated forklift experience
• Experience in warehouse or cold storage environments (preferred)
• Ability to work in freezer conditions for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail, particularly around stock control and food safety
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work within a team
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks

Why Join Us?

• Monday to Friday roster with regular hours and opportunities for overtime 
• Daily Freezer & Forklift allowances
• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanency
• Be part of an iconic South Australian brand with a supportive crew
  

How to apply

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

About Us
For over 50 years, Vili’s has been serving South Australians their favourite pies, pastries and café classics. Our Production Kitchen preps the fresh ingredients and ready-to-go items you’ll find in convenience stores, corner delis and supermarkets.

We are seeking reliable Kitchen Hands, Sandwich Artists and Catering Assistants to join the Vili's Family.

Rosters 

Our Production Kitchen work 5 shifts a week Sunday to Friday with 1 day off during the week and access to reasonable overtime to meet business demand. 

• Afternoon team (1pm or 2pm start) - assembling the sandwiches, wraps, baguettes, salad cups and other "grab and go" style items, ready for sale through both Vili's and customer retail cafes and outlets.

• Assemble & Pack: Build sandwiches, wraps, baguettes and salad cups to spec; weigh/label/date-code; present products neatly and consistently for retail.

• Food Safety & Hygiene: Follow SOPs/HACCP, allergen controls, FIFO and temperature checks; clean-as-you-go and end-of-shift cleaning.

• Teamwork & Pace: Work to production plans and deadlines; communicate clearly with Team Leaders and FOH/Dispatch; rotate tasks to support the team.

• Experience in fast-paced kitchens or food production (canteens, cafés, food trucks or manufacturing) is ideal

• Comfortable with repetitive tasks and working in chilled environments

• Attention to detail with recipes, portioning, labelling and presentation

• Safety-first mindset (manual handling, knives, hygiene) and dependable timekeeping

• Positive, team-oriented communicator who takes pride in consistent quality

• Reliability, punctuality and a commitment to quality 

• Be part of an iconic South Australian brand with a supportive, close-knit team

• Reliable shifts across morning or afternoon to suit your lifestyle

• On-the-job training, well-managed processes, and on-site parking

• Real impact—your work helps stock stores across SA every day

How to apply

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button, and we'll be in touch.  Please note: all applicants must have the legal right to live and work full-time in Australia, to be considered eligible for opportunities at Vili's.

• Mon-Fri 5am starts, 38 hours per week + occasional overtime
• Ongoing casual employment with the potential for permanency
• Free on-site parking, staff perks and discount on products

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.

Right now, we’re looking for experienced meat processors with strong knife skills, to prepare our meat products, to help make top quality baked goods for our customers.

What you’ll do

• Prepare, cut, dice and mince meats to recipe specs (no beef carcass breaking)

• Maintain sharp knives and safe knife-handling practices

• Follow quality control and meat-processing standards; complete basic records

• Work clean: food safety, hygiene and WHS compliance at all times

• Collaborate with the production team to meet schedules and minimise waste

• Handle manual tasks safely (lifting, staging, sanitising, end-of-shift clean-down)

About you

• Available Monday–Friday from 5:00 am

• Experience in meat preparation, cutting, dicing and mincing

• Strong knife-sharpening skills

• Solid understanding of QC and meat processing standards

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Physically capable to meet the demands of the job

• Safety-first mindset with WHS compliance

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Cert II or III in Meat Processing (advantageous, not essential)

Why Join Vili's?

• Be part of an iconic South Australian brand with a supportive crew

• Monday to Friday roster with regular hours and opportunities for overtime 

How to apply

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

About us

For over 50 years, Vili’s has been baking Australia’s favourite pies and pastries. Our Washroom team keeps the bakery safe, clean, compliant and ready to run, every single day.

If you’ve got a strong work ethic and you’re ready for hands-on, physical work, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Complete critical cleaning and sanitation of production machinery, utensils, floors and facilities to legal, export and food-safety standards
• Follow SOPs for safe and efficient equipment operation 
• Use approved methods and gear: foam/sanitiser application, high-pressure hoses, floor scrubbers, squeegees and manual detail cleaning
• Handle and dilute chemicals safely (PPE, SDS, labels), maintain segregation for allergens and prevent cross-contamination
• Practice safe manual handling, tidy as you go, and keep corridors/areas hazard-free

About you

• Reliable and available for full-time hours over an ongoing pattern of either 5:00 am or 1:30 pm start
• Able to perform physical work (on your feet, repetitive tasks, lifting up to ~20 kg, wet/cold/warm environments)
• Safety-first mindset with good attention to detail and willingness to follow instructions
• Clear communicator and team player who takes pride in a job done right
• Full training provided (food safety, chemical handling, SOPs)

Why join Vili’s?

• Be part of an iconic South Australian brand where your work really matters
• Stable weekday roster with supportive leaders and clear procedures
• Training, PPE and equipment provided, plus on-site parking
• Opportunities to grow across Hygiene, QA or Production for the right people

Apply Now

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

Please note: Applicants must have full and unrestricted Australian work rights. The process includes an interview and a pre-employment medical (including functional assessment and drug & alcohol test).

• 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 Role

The Afternoon Packer is responsible for preparing freshly baked products for sale, delivery, or storage. This role involves carefully packing and handling baked goods while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and product presentation. The position requires strict adherence to Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards to ensure all items are packaged correctly and consistently meet the high-quality standards that Vili’s is known for.

Hours of Work

Your roster will be Monday to Friday, commencing at 3:30pm. You will work an 8-hour shift or until the required work has been completed. There may also be the option to work every third Sunday.

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable and available for full-time hours 

• 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 or food manufacturing 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.

• Mon-Fri roster, 38 hours per week
• 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.

Right now, we’re looking for Freezer Reach Truck Operators to help us store, pick and dispatch ingredients and finished goods from our freezer.

What you’ll do

• Unload/load products from delivery trucks and move them to designated storage areas

• Operate a reach truck (and counterbalance as needed) to pick, put-away and replenish

• Maintain accurate inventory (batch/lot/expiry, FEFO)

• Ensure proper labelling, packaging and storage to SOPs and cold-chain standards

• Collaborate with team members across Warehouse, Production and Dispatch to meet timelines and fulfil orders accurately

• Complete pre-start checks, follow safety protocols/SWMS, record temperature logs, and maintain a clean, organised workspace

About you

• Current High Risk Forklift Licence (LF) - essential

• Proven reach truck experience: food manufacturing background highly regarded

• Safety-first, detail-focused and comfortable working in cold conditions (PPE provided)

• Confident with RF scanning and basic computer use; clear communicator and reliable team player

Why Join Vili's?

• Be part of an iconic South Australian brand with a supportive warehouse crew

• Stable daytime roster, regular hours and opportunities for overtime 

• Free on-site parking, staff discount on our products and a great team culture

How to apply

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

Join a supportive, family-owned South Australian business where your contribution is valued.

For over 50 years, Vili's has been serving South Australians their favourite pies, pastries and coffee. Our cafés are fast-paced, friendly and proudly local, and we're looking for a reliable Casual Dishwasher to join our team.

About the role
We are seeking someone who is available to work the following roster:

Monday & Tuesday: 5:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday & Saturday: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Due to the late finishing times, applicants will need reliable transport.

What you'll do

• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
• Keep the dining area clean and presentable for customers
• Support the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations
• Follow food safety and workplace hygiene standards

About you

• Friendly, reliable and punctual
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Comfortable with physically active work and being on your feet throughout your shift
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Why join Vili's?
Be part of a proud South Australian icon with over 50 years of history.

Ongoing casual employment with the opportunity for permanent work
Regular roster
Supportive and friendly team environment
Opportunities to learn and grow within the business
Staff discounts on food and beverages

Salary
This position is classified as Kitchen Attendant Grade 2 (Level 2) under the Restaurant Industry Award 2020 (MA000119).

How to apply
If you're reliable, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to submit your application, and we'll be in touch.

Love fast-paced events, good vibes and working with great people? We’re looking for casual event staff to join the Vili’s team across some of Adelaide’s biggest events throughout the year.

You’ll work at events including the Royal Adelaide Show, Science Alive!, Supercars, LIV Golf, caravan and camping shows, and more.

• Serving customers food and drinks
• Taking orders and handling payments through the POS system
• Making coffees and beverages (barista experience is a bonus!)
• Keeping the space clean, organised and running smoothly
• Working as part of a fun, fast-moving team

• Friendly, reliable and good with people
• Confident working in busy environments
• Keen to learn and happy to jump in where needed
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Available for a mix of weekday and weekend shifts

Hospitality experience is great, but not essential — we’re more interested in people with good energy and a strong work ethic.

• Work at some of Adelaide’s biggest and most exciting events
• Flexible casual shifts throughout the year
• Great team atmosphere
• Fast-paced work that makes shifts fly by

If this sounds like your kind of job, hit the Apply Now button and tell us a bit about yourself — we’d love to hear from you!

• 24/7 roster
• Ongoing casual employment with the potential for permanency
• A supportive, family-owned business where your contribution matters

For over 50 years, Vili’s has been serving South Australians their favourite pies, pastries and coffee. Our cafés are fast, friendly and proudly local, and we’re looking for Casual Café Cooks who love a busy service and great food.

We're open 24/7, so we ideally seek candidates who can be available over a range of hours across morning, afternoon and night shifts. Typically, our front of house attendants work 3-4 days per week.

What you’ll do

• Welcome customers and create a warm, relaxed café experience
• Make and serve quality beverage efficiently (barista skills preferred but not essential)
• Take and deliver food and drink orders accurately and promptly
• Handle payments and keep the front counter stocked and tidy
• Ensure customer comfort by maintaining a clean dining room

About you

• Friendly, customer-focused and reliable
• Calm and efficient in a busy café environment
• Barista/hospitality experience is great, but enthusiasm to learn is just as important
• Team player with good communication and a can-do attitude
• Flexibility to cover a mix of day/afternoon/night shifts as needed

Why join Vili’s?

Be part of a proud South Australian icon with a supportive, close-knit team

Stable hours and the potential for ongoing work

A workplace where great food and great service go hand-in-hand

How to apply

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

• 24/7 roster
• Ongoing casual employment with the potential for permanency
• A supportive, family-owned business where your contribution matters

For over 50 years, Vili’s has been serving South Australians their favourite pies, pastries and coffee. Our cafés are fast, friendly and proudly local, and we’re looking for Casual Café Cooks who love a busy service and great food.

We're open 24/7, so we ideally seek candidates who can be available over a range of hours across morning, afternoon and night shifts. Typically, our front of house attendants work 3-4 days per week.

What you’ll do

• Welcome customers and create a warm, relaxed café experience
• Make and serve quality beverage efficiently (barista skills preferred but not essential)
• Take and deliver food and drink orders accurately and promptly
• Handle payments and keep the front counter stocked and tidy
• Ensure customer comfort by maintaining a clean dining room

About you

• Friendly, customer-focused and reliable
• Calm and efficient in a busy café environment
• Barista/hospitality experience is great, but enthusiasm to learn is just as important
• Team player with good communication and a can-do attitude
• Flexibility to cover a mix of day/afternoon/night shifts as needed

Why join Vili’s?

Be part of a proud South Australian icon with a supportive, close-knit team

Stable hours and the potential for ongoing work

A workplace where great food and great service go hand-in-hand

How to apply

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

• 24/7 roster
• Ongoing casual employment with the potential for permanency
• A supportive, family-owned business where your contribution matters

For over 50 years, Vili’s has been serving South Australians their favourite pies, pastries and coffee. Our cafés are fast, friendly and proudly local, and we’re looking for Casual Café Cooks who love a busy service and great food.

We're open 24/7, so we ideally seek candidates who can be available over a range of hours across morning, afternoon and night shifts. Typically, our cooks work 3-4 days per week and around 20-30 hours per week.

What you’ll do

• Cook our café menu to spec, with confidence on the grill and to short-order timing

• Coordinate with FOH for smooth, on-time service during busy periods

• Maintain food safety, cleaning and hygiene standards throughout service

• Restock, rotate and label (FIFO); complete basic temperature and quality checks

About you

• Experience in canteens, food trucks, fast food chains or similar fast-paced environments

• Confident working on grills

• Strong multitasking and clear communication within the kitchen and the FOH team

• Reliable, energetic, and proud of consistent quality

Why join Vili’s?

• Be part of an iconic South Australian brand with a supportive team

• Regular daytime hours with a stable, set roster after training

• Casual roles with opportunities to pick up extra shifts in busy periods

How to apply

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

• 24/7 roster
• Ongoing casual employment with the potential for permanency
• A supportive, family-owned business where your contribution matters

For over 50 years, Vili’s has been serving South Australians their favourite pies, pastries and coffee. Our cafés are fast, friendly and proudly local, and we’re looking for Casual Café Cooks who love a busy service and great food.

We're open 24/7, so we ideally seek candidates who can be available over a range of hours across morning, afternoon and night shifts. Typically, our cooks work 3-4 days per week and around 20-30 hours per week.

What you’ll do

• Cook our café menu to spec, with confidence on the grill and to short-order timing

• Coordinate with FOH for smooth, on-time service during busy periods

• Maintain food safety, cleaning and hygiene standards throughout service

• Restock, rotate and label (FIFO); complete basic temperature and quality checks

About you

• Experience in canteens, food trucks, fast food chains or similar fast-paced environments

• Confident working on grills

• Strong multitasking and clear communication within the kitchen and the FOH team

• Reliable, energetic, and proud of consistent quality

Why join Vili’s?

• Be part of an iconic South Australian brand with a supportive team

• Regular daytime hours with a stable, set roster after training

• Casual roles with opportunities to pick up extra shifts in busy periods

How to apply

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