R & D Artisan Baker
Europastry USA, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
We are searching for a motivated & passionate R&D Artisan Baker. As a R&D Baker at Europastry, 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
Product Development & Reformulation
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.
Ingredient & Product Expertise
Utilize extensive ingredient knowledge to optimize recipes and formulations.
Stay updated on the latest baking trends, ingredient innovations, and processing techniques.
Baking & Production 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 Show & Customer 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.
Additional Responsibilities
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis. Perform all work‑related tasks in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior, safety policies, and 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.
EXPERIENCE
Prior baking and formulation experience is a plus.
Prior experience in a manufacturing or large‑scale bakery is a plus.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Development & Reformulation
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.
Ingredient & Product Expertise
Utilize extensive ingredient knowledge to optimize recipes and formulations.
Stay updated on the latest baking trends, ingredient innovations, and processing techniques.
Baking & Production 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 Show & Customer 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.
Additional Responsibilities
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis. Perform all work‑related tasks in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior, safety policies, and 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.
EXPERIENCE
Prior baking and formulation experience is a plus.
Prior experience in a manufacturing or large‑scale bakery is a plus.
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