Food Scientist

Job Description Food Scientist

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Summary

As a member of the R&D team, you will help develop bakery products which can be reproduced in a large scale food bakery manufacturing environment.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop new bakery products from concept approval, formula and product development, plant trial runs to launch and post-launch review by collaborating with marketing, sales, project management, QA and production
• Manage multiple development projects and timelines
• Lead multiple plant trials (i.e. preparing specifications and guidelines for production)
• Accurately document results of lab trials and plant trial runs
• Modify recipes as required to meet nutritional/quality specifications & optimize scale up
• Keep current on bakery product trends and consumer trends

Required Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in R&D/product development of bakery products
• Experience managing projects
• B.Sc. in Food Science or Food Chemistry or related discipline required
• Passion for Food!
• Knowledge of functional ingredients
• Strong computer skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF? Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

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

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.