Position: R&D; Baker Reports to: Director, R&D;

We are looking for a R&D; Baker to join our R&D; team! Our R&D; Baker will be working closely with the R&D; and Operations teams to support our product development and commercialization efforts. This includes bake testing new and existing products or ingredients and preparing product samples for presentations.

Opportunities

In this role, you will have the chance to apply your problem-solving skills and showcase your knowledge of baking and food principles! You will have opportunities to work on exciting R&D; and baking challenges and use your creativity and resourcefulness to achieve unique solutions. You may work odd hours on occasion, including early morning shifts, to accommodate our customer and operational needs. There will be opportunities to grow your skills, learn our unique processes, and with time, develop into a subject matter expert! Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation You are familiar with natural/whole food ingredients

You enjoy coaching, sharing knowledge, and working collaboratively in a team

You want to expand your knowledge and learn about our unique sprouting processes

You want to try yourself in a role where baking and science go hand in hand Character & Abilities You are meticulous, analytical, and resourceful with your work You are patient and have a keen eye for detail and accuracy You are an excellent communicator who works well with different personalities Knowledge &





skills You have solid working knowledge of traditional bakery ingredients and products

You understand bakery production principles, processes, and equipment You have strong baking skills You have solid computer skills including MS Office Experience You are a Journeyman Baker and/or have a Red Seal designation You have prior experience in a commercial bakery or food production facility Nice-to-Have Product development and R&D; experience things you will do… Formulate new and existing products to meet objectives

Coordinate and supervise production batch testing

Provide support to the production team as needed Maintain detailed and comprehensive records of all documents other… May be required to work variable shifts on occasion Detailed Description of Duties: Formulate new and existing products to meet sensory, quality, cost and manufacturability

Coordinate and supervise production batch testing to validate formula and process in the production environment

Provide support to the production team to identify and address quality and process issues

Maintain detailed, comprehensive records of formulations, process parameters, finished product results, sensory results and project time

Identify and evaluate opportunities for formula / process improvement and cost reduction

Identify and evaluate ingredients for functionality and suitability

Lead or take an ownership role in product commercialization Prepare samples of products as needed to support company presentations Other duties as assigned

📌 R&D Baker (Abbotsford)
🏢 Silver Hills Bakery
📍 Abbotsford