Test Baker

Purpose
The position of Test Baker is responsible for performing in-house bakery tests in compliance with the standardized procedures (SOP) and adhering to strict QA requirements & guidelines to ensure customers receive efficient service & quality results.

Position
Test Baker
LOCATION:
Grand Mills Abu Dhabi, UAE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform daily standardized baking tests to determine baking characteristics in required bread applications on Grand Mill's/Co-manufactured flour and periodic on Competitor's flour.
• Assist & support the R&D team in the implementation of NPD and change of grist.
• Assist & support the commercial team in visiting customers, providing technical advice and feedback when required.

Quality Responsibilities:

• Handle samples & perform analyses according to procedures & test methods ensuring compliance with local & international standards.
• Complete daily testing sessions with the select panel.
• Ensure that the bakery equipment is maintained in a sound state by calibration & maintenance.
• Maintain efficient & effective baking processes with suitable turnaround time targets met, with on-time reporting of quality results.
• Monitor progress, record observations during the process and analyze results.
• Ensure to provide accurate test baking results.

Production Responsibilities:

• Escalate issues related to specification of the final product through the correct channels in a timely & truthful manner.
• Support customer complaint investigation through baking tests.
• Assist in Flour Additive preparation for production.

HSE (Health Safety & Environment) Responsibilities:
Maintain and support a safe working Test Bakery.

Cost Responsibilities:
Maintain appropriate stock levels of consumables for the test bakery.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Baking qualification or Bachelor of Science preferably in Food Technology or any related Food Science.

Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years experience in Bakery or Food Manufacturing Laboratory.

Functional Knowledge:
Scientific knowledge of flour and bread.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Ability to understand products and the significance of tests conducted.
• Ability to bake and test flour-based products.
• Maintain clean equipment and Preparation of standards.