Description

Food Product Developer / Food Scientist (deserts and baked goods) | Milton | 80-100K

  • 100% on site in Milton, Ontario
  • Full time permanent
  • Monday-Friday
  • 3 weeks vacations
  • Interview process: 3 on-site interviews (including a technical assessment/demo in a lab)
  • Report to: Product Development Manager
  • RSP Matching 4%

The Food Product Developer will play a key role across all areas of food Research & Development (R&D) and new product development, contributing to the creation and optimization of innovative food products that align with the company’s strategic goals and market demands.

RESPONSABILITIES:

• Develop new and re-design current frozen baked goods for Private Label Retail and Food Service.

• Develop and maintain product specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and formulations.

• Prepare preliminary product costing, nutrition facts tables, and ingredient declarations.

• Plan, coordinate, and lead plant trials for new product launches and process improvements.

Product Developer

• Organize the collection, labeling, and timely distribution of product samples for external stakeholders.

• Source, evaluate, and document new ingredients, packaging solutions, and processing techniques.

• Ensure developed products comply with government regulations, food safety, and certification requirements (i.e., Kosher, Halal)

• Work closely with Production, Production Planning, FSQA, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, and Customer Fulfillment.

• Keep current on consumer trends, emerging technologies, and food industry innovations.

• Conduct market research and report findings to inform product development strategies.

• Execute key projects to align with overall strategy

MUST HAVE

• Bsc in Food Science or related field

• 5-15 years in Product Development or R&D in the food manufacturing industry

• Baked good product development experience in a manufacturing environment is a MUST

• Must live within 40 min drive from Milton.

• Strong English is a must

SKILLS

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills

• Exhibits problem solving skills and demonstrates creative solutions

• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, respond effectively to urgent requests, and adjust plans as needed

• Experience in Food, CPG, Foodservice, Food Manufacturing or Food Science R&D