R&D; Food Product Developer / Food Scientist – Food Manufacturing (Bakery and Desert Focus) | MILTON (100% on site) | 80-97K - Location: Milton, ON (100% On-site) - Industry: Food Manufacturing – Baked Goods & Innovation - Interview process: 3 interviews (including a PI Cognitive test + a technical assessment/demo in a lab) Qualifications &

Experience - Must live within 40 minutes from Milton (or be able to relocate before the start date) - 5–10 years of Product Development and R&D; experience in food manufacturing IS A MUST - Strong experience in CPG or food production environments is a MUST - Bakery or baked goods experience (pastry, batters, fillings, etc.) - 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 solid 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 – $97,000 (flexible 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

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