Food Product Developer

Food Product Developer / Food Scientist (desserts and baked goods)

Milton, Ontario. Salary range $80,000–$100,000. 100% on site; full‑time permanent. Work Monday–Friday; 3 weeks vacation. Report to Product Development Manager.

• Develop new and redesign 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.
• 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 (e.g., 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.

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related field.
• 5‑15 years in Product Development or R&D in the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience in baked goods product development in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Must live within a 40‑minute drive from Milton.
• Strong English proficiency is required.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Problem‑solving and creative solution‑finding abilities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, respond effectively to urgent requests, and adjust plans as needed.
• Experience in Food, CPG, Food service, Food Manufacturing or Food Science R&D.

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