Food Product Developer

Food Product Developer / Food Scientist (deserts and baked goods) – Milton, Ontario

Salary: 80‑100K

Location: 100% on site in Milton, Ontario

Employment: Full‑time permanent

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Vacations: 3 weeks

RSP Matching: 4%

Reporting to: Product Development Manager

Interview Process: 3 on‑site interviews, including a technical assessment/demo in a lab

• 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.
• 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.

• 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 minutes drive from Milton.
• Strong English is a must.

• 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, Food service, Food Manufacturing or Food Science R&D.