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Food Product Developer (deserts and baked goods) | Milton | 70-95K

- 100% on site in Milton, Ontario
- Full time permanent
- Monday-Friday
- 3 weeks vacations
- Interview process: 2-3 interviews (including a technical assessment/demo in a lab)
- Report to: Product Development Manager
- RSP Matching 4%

The Food Product Developer will play a key role across all areas of Research & Development (R&D;) and new product development, contributing to the creation and optimization of creative food products that align with the company’s strategic goals and market demands.

RESPONSABILITIES:

• 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.

Product Developer

• 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

MUST HAVE

• Post-Secondary Education in Food Science or related field (B.Sc preferred)

• 4-15 years in Product Development or R&D; in the food industry

• Bakery or desert product development experience

SKILLS

• 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, Foodservice, Food Manufacturing or Food Science R&D;

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📌 Food Product Developer (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario