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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionR&D; Food Product Developer – Food Manufacturing (Bakery and Desert Focus) | MILTON | 80-90K
Location: Milton, ON (On-site)
Industry: Food Manufacturing – Baked Goods & Innovation
Qualifications & Experience

- 4–10 years of Product Development / R&D; experience in food manufacturing IS A MUST
- Strong experience in CPG or food production environments
- Bakery or baked goods experience preferred (pastry, batters, fillings, etc.)
- Open to candidates with savory product experience with transferable skills to bakery
- Proven experience with plant trials and product scale-up is required
- Post-secondary education in Food Science, Culinary, or related field (international credentials accepted)

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and reformulate baked and frozen food products for retail and foodservice
- 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

Key Skills & Attributes

- 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

Working Environment

- 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)

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary: 80,000 – $90,000 (adaptable 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

Apply NowIf you’re a hands-on Product Developer who enjoys working from concept through to production, and have a passion for baked goods and food innovation, we’d like to hear from you.
Contact:
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