You can’t make the perfect apple pie without the right mix of ingredients, and you can’t make a great company without the right mix of people.

For more than 50 years, Chudleigh’s has been an important part of people’s lives. Our success hinges on the innovative, dedicated, and inspiring individuals who make up our team, and who pride themselves on making every Chudleigh’s experience sweet.

Today, we do our baking in a modern 110,000 square foot bakery, five minutes down the road from our family farm. With 200 dedicated full-time employees, we make delicious desserts for customers across North America and beyond! Come join our sweet team as a Senior Product Developer (Dessert Manufacturing)!

Why You'll Love Working Here :

• Competitive Health, Dental & Vision Benefits (100% employer paid)
• RRSP Matching Program
• 3 Weeks' Annual Vacation
• Anniversary Paid Day Off
• Personal Development / Education Fund
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs : Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement : Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Inclusive Workplace : An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Sustainability Commitment : Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

Hours : 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm (flexibility as needed), Monday - Friday

Salary Range : $75,000 - $85,000

What You'll Be Doing :

• Develop new and redesign current products while following all relevant processes.
• Develop & maintain product specifications, SOP’s, product formulation, process, and product costing.
• Plan, organize, execute, and lead plant trials.
• Coordinate the collection, labeling, packaging, and distribution of samples.
• Coordinate nutritional analysis and shelf-life studies.
• Conduct evaluation of competitive products and report findings.
• Coordinate sourcing, testing, and documentation of new ingredients.
• Conduct R&D and testing of new ingredients, packaging, and process techniques.
• Ensure developed products comply with government regulations, food safety, and certification requirements.
• Keep current on technology, new ingredients, and food industry trends.
• Participate in team projects and work collaboratively with others.
• Plan & prioritize work to meet required deadlines.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What We're Looking For :

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary, or a related field (B.Sc. preferred).
• 4-7 years of Product Development or R&D experience in Food Manufacturing.
• Experience in a Bakery or Culinary environment (must have).

Bonus Points If You Have :

• The ideal candidate should have a passion for Baking.
• An innovative mind eager to push boundaries and drive change.

Please note, there will be 2 stages of interviews for this role. If selected to proceed, the second round will involve a practical assessment in our Product Development Test Kitchen.

Chudleigh’s Ltd. is committed to maintaining a diverse and fair workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Human Resources Team.

Thank you for your interest in Chudleigh's Bakery.