R&D Food Product Developer | Baked Goods Manufacturing

R&D Food Product Developer / Food Scientist – Food Manufacturing (Bakery and Desert Focus) | MILTON (100% on site) | 80-97K

• Location:
  
  Milton, ON (100% On-site)
• Industry: Food Manufacturing – Baked Goods & Innovation
• Interview process: 3 interviews (including a PI Cognitive test + a technical assessment/demo in a lab)

• Must live within 40 minutes from Milton (or be able to relocate before the start date)
• 5–10 years of
  Product Development and R&D experience in food manufacturing IS A MUST
• Strong experience in CPG or food production environments is a MUST
• Bakery or baked goods experience (pastry, batters, fillings, etc.)
• Proven experience with plant trials and product scale-up is required
• Post‑secondary education in Food Science, Culinary, or related field (international credentials accepted)

• Develop and reformulate baked and frozen food products for retail and food service
• Create and maintain formulations, specifications, SOPs, and product documentation
• Prepare product costing, nutrition facts, and ingredient declarations
• Lead and execute plant trials independently, ensuring successful scale-up to production
• Conduct lab/kitchen testing and troubleshoot formulation and processing issues
• Source and evaluate ingredients, packaging, and processing methods
• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and certification requirements
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Production, FSQA, Purchasing, Sales, and Marketing
• Monitor consumer trends and innovation opportunities to support product strategy

• Strong hands‑on formulation and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational capability
• Passion for baking and food innovation is essential

• Fully on‑site role in Milton, ON
• Mix of office work, R&D lab/kitchen, and production floor exposure
• Standard hours:
  Monday‑Friday
• Flexibility required for plant trials (early starts or extended hours, with time adjusted accordingly)

• Salary: 80,000 – $97,000 (flexible for strong candidates)
• No bonus structure
• Full benefits package:
  • 100% employer‑paid health, dental, and vision coverage
  • RRSP matching up to 4%
  • $1,500 annual wellness/professional development fund
  • Safety shoe reimbursement