Requirements
Must have:
- Degree educated in Food Science, Food Technology, Baking or equivalent experience - Experience in product development within food manufacturing - Strong costing and analytical skills - Experience working with major UK retailers - Well organised, detail focused and confident communicating at all levels - Passionate about food and innovation - Full UK driving licence needed
Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine bakery recipes in our test bakery - Manage a varied bakery portfolio including FOTM, Decorated Cakes, and traybakes - Validate product concepts and prepare costings - Complete stage gate documentation - Participate in customer-facing submissions and presentations - Collaborate closely with the Concept Manager and Concept Technologist
Company:
We are a well-established food manufacturing business seeking a Bakery Product Developer to join our fast-paced and collaborative team. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who is passionate about food development and bakery, with a significant portion of time spent in our test bakery. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for innovation while contributing to a diverse product portfolio.