Roles & Responsibilities
The Head Baker / R&D Baker – Bread Specialist is responsible for the innovation, development, and continuous improvement of both bread and pastry products.
Responsibilities :
Product Development & Innovation :
- Develop new and innovative recipes for a wide range of bread and classic style pastries.
- Experiment with fermentation methods, flour blends, hydration levels, fat content, and other variables to optimize product outcomes.
- Create and refine formulations that can be scaled from test kitchen to commercial production.
Process & Quality Optimization :
Conduct sensory evaluations and organize panel tastings to gather feedback and improve recipes.Ensure consistency and quality during scaling up of recipes for mass production.Work closely with production teams to troubleshoot issues with dough handling, fermentation, proofing, baking, and finishing.Establish clear product specifications, baking parameters, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).Documentation & Compliance :
Maintain accurate records of product development activities, formulation changes, test results, and production trials.Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external food safety regulations.Review and recommend alternative ingredients or preparation methods in response to cost, supply, or customer requirements.Other Duties :
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Operations or management.Job Requirements :
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in baking, pastry arts, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on high-quality production and recipe development.Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including experience in mentoring, training, and motivating bakery team members.Solid understanding of quality assurance practices, food safety regulations, and production workflow optimization.Innovative and creative approach to recipe creation, with a genuine passion for exploring new techniques and trends in bakery arts.Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Tell employers what skills you have
Recipes
Mentoring
Ingredients
Food Safety
Quality Assurance
Fermentation
Manufacturing Processes
Formulation
Inventory Management
Compliance
Baking
Trials
Bakery
Product Development
Pastry