R&D Baker

POSITION : R&D Baker REPORTS TO : Director, R&D

We are looking for a R&D Baker to join our R&Dteam! Our R&D Baker will be working closely with the R&D and Operations teams to support our product development and commercialization efforts.

This includes bake testing new and existing products or ingredients and preparing product samples for presentations.

OPPORTUNITIES

In this role, you will have the chance to apply your problem-solving skills and showcase your knowledge of baking and food principles! You will have opportunities to work on exciting R&D and baking challenges and use your creativity and resourcefulness to achieve unique solutions.

You may work odd hours on occasion, including early morning shifts, to accommodate our customer and operational needs. There will be opportunities to grow your skills, learn our unique processes, and with time, develop into a subject matter expert!

Requirements

HERE IS WHO YOU ARE

DRIVE & MOTIVATION

• You are familiar with natural / whole food ingredients
• You enjoy coaching, sharing knowledge, and working collaboratively in a team
• You want to expand your knowledge and learn about our unique sprouting processes
• You want to try yourself in a role where baking and science go hand in hand

CHARACTER & ABILITIES

• You are meticulous, analytical, and resourceful with your work
• You are patient and have a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• You are an excellent communicator who works well with different personalities

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• You have strong working knowledge of traditional bakery ingredients and products
• You understand bakery production principles, processes, and equipment
• You have strong baking skills
• You have solid computer skills including MS Office

EXPERIENCE

• You are aJourneyman Baker and / or have a Red Seal designation
• You have prior experience in a commercial bakery or food production facility

NICE-TO-HAVE

Product development and R&D experience

THINGS YOU WILL DO

• Formulate new and existing products to meet objectives
• Coordinate and supervise production batch testing
• Provide support to the production team as needed
• Maintain detailed and comprehensive records of all documents

OTHER

May be required to work variable shifts on occasion

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

• Formulate new and existing products to meet sensory, quality, cost and manufacturability
• Test new innovative ingredients in our products to improve quality and customer experience.
• Coordinate and supervise production batch testing to validate formula and process in the production environment
• Provide support to the production team to identify and address quality and process issues
• Maintain detailed, comprehensive records of formulations, process parameters, finished product results, sensory results and project time
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for formula / process improvement and cost reduction
• Identify and evaluate ingredients for functionality and suitability
• Lead or take an ownership role in product commercialization
• Prepare samples of products as needed to support company presentations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture :

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

Salary - $55,900 - $67,000

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