Bakery Technologist Co-op

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Bakery Technologist Co-op

Get ready for a Naan-Traditional placement experience!🫓

We’re not your average bakery. We’re 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 ‘roll up your sleeves’ mentality, to give our customers the best possible product.

 

Job Summary

The Bakery Technologist co-op is responsible for providing technical support to Bakeries from R&D standpoint on a wide range of subjects, including equipment testing, product quality improvement, production efficiency, product formulation and design etc. Additional tasks may include product development/improvement, ingredient evaluation and identifying cost-savings opportunities.  This is a production-focused Research and Development position and most days will be spent in the production environment running line trials, collecting samples and data, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with product development, quality assurance and manufacturing teams to support new product launches as well as the development/improvement of existing products.
• Investigate and resolve product variations by applying scientific approach to product and process variables.
• Improve current processes and establish new processes through innovation and testing of new technologies.
• Become familiar with process and equipment capability.
• Collect and analyze data to support product and process development.
• Participate in line trials to establish the ideal product through the production process

 

Key Qualifications

• You are PASSIONATE about food!
• Post-Secondary education in Food Science, Food Technology, Science, Engineering or similar field.  
• Previous experience working with food through work in a previous Co-op, food manufacturing site, or kitchen/bakery.
• Mechanical aptitude for understanding the limits of plant equipment (a strong asset).
• Strong analytical skills and fact-based decision-making capability.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all team members.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft office applications.
• Valid G or G2 license and access to a vehicle is a must.
• Weekend or extended shifts may be required on occasion.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.