Bakery Technologist Co-op
Bakery Technologist Co-op
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Weâre not your average bakery. Weâre a team of passionate thinkers and doers who are challenging the idea of what a bakery can be. We operate like a startup, powered by creativity and a âroll up your sleevesâ mentality, to give our customers the best possible product.
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Job Summary
The Bakery Technologist Process Engineer Co-op is responsible for providing technical support to bakeries from an R&D standpoint on a wide range of subjects, including equipment testing, product quality improvement, production efficiency, product formulation and design. Additional tasks may include product development/improvement, ingredient evaluation and identifying cost-saving opportunities.Â
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Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside the Research & Development Team on multiple projects related to new product development, product and process improvement and alternative raw material testing
- Support troubleshooting in facilities and work with manufacturing teams to optimize process and formula
- Assist in lab tests, sample production, and plant trials
- Collect samples and data from lab and plant trials
- Become familiar with process and equipment capability
- Conduct analytical tests on raw materials (moisture, water activity, pH, etc.) when required
- Work closely with Product Development, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing to support new product launches as well as the development/improvement of existing products
Key Qualifications
- You are PASSIONATE about foodÂ
- Pursuing post-secondary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Engineering, or related science program
- Strong analytical skills
- Sound knowledge of MS Office
- Clear communication skills along with a positive and eager to learn attitude