Do you want to join a growing company with a proven track record for success and growth? Europastry, a family business founded in Barcelona in 1987 by Pere Galles. The bakery business is our passion and this is your opportunity to be a member of our team.

We are searching for a motivatedpassionate R&D Artisan Baker.

As an R&D Baker, you will play a critical role in developing and reformulating bakery products to align with market trends, customer requirements, and operational efficiencies. This role requires deep knowledge of ingredients, baking techniques, and product development, along with the ability to showcase products at trade shows and customer presentations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Product DevelopmentReformulation:
• Develop, test, and refine new bakery formulations while maintaining product quality, shelf life, and sensory attributes.
• Reformulate existing products to improve taste, texture, cost efficiency, or meet regulatory and nutritional guidelines.
• IngredientProduct Expertise:
• Utilize extensive ingredient knowledge to optimize recipes and formulations.
• Stay updated on the latest baking trends, ingredient innovations, and processing techniques.
• BakingProduction Support:
• Work hands-on in test kitchens and production environments to ensure feasibility and scalability of new formulations.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Trade ShowCustomer Engagement:
• Act as a trade show specialist, representing Europastry's products to potential customers and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct product demonstrations, training sessions, and presentations to internal teams and clients.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Quality teams to align R&D initiatives with business needs.
• Support compliance with food safety regulations and company standards.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments. Must follow all Company Safety policies, as well as all GMP regulations

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong ingredient knowledge, including functionality and interactions in baking applications.
• Deep understanding of bakery product formulations and their impact on texture, flavor, and shelf life.
• Hands-on baking experience with various techniques, equipment, and production methods.
• Ability to reformulate products to meet customer requirements, cost targets, and regulatory standards.
• Experience in trade shows, including product presentation, technical demonstrations, and customer engagement.
• Prior experience in bakery environment is required.

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Pay: $73,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person