Research & Development Technician (Bakery Manufacturing)

Research & Development Technician (Bakery Manufacturing)

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

The Research & Development Technician in London, Ontario will assist the R&D Department to ensure timely completion of the following duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mix, scale, bake, finish, and coordinate shipments of test products, utilizing ovens, stoves, mixers, and other bakery equipment
• Coordinate sample shipments, including organizing, packing, labeling, and tracking.
• Maintain test kitchen ingredients and record lot codes.
• Organize R&D kitchen and ensure kitchen is clean and sanitized at end of shift.
• Working with purchasing, locate and order new R&D ingredients and/or packaging materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior work experience in food manufacturing preferred
• Ability to follow and adhere to HACCP plants, GMPs, and maintain a clean, safe and sanitary workplace
• Ability to work in both office and plant settings, including walk-in cooler and freezer, and to work with allergens such as milk, soy, wheat, egg, tree nuts and peanuts
• Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Strong math skills
• Excellent attention to detail and good communication

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:  The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, Kenny’s Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company.  Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.