Bakery Product Developer, Sliced Cake Co-op (Winter 2027)

Job Posting

Bakery Product Developer, Sliced Cake 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

Bakery Product Developer, Sliced Cakes Co-op and gain hands-on experience bringing new product ideas to life. Working primarily at the bench in our TDC, you’ll support new product development through experiments, sample preparation, ingredient and formulation testing, data collection and analysis. You’ll work closely with the Product Development team to evaluate products and processes, troubleshoot challenges and support trials as products move from development to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Research & Development Team with new product development, product improvements and raw material testing

• Conduct bench-top experiments, prepare samples and support formulation development

• Collect and analyse data from product testing and trials and prepare clear and accurate reports summarising test and trial results

• Conduct analytical testing, including moisture, water activity and pH testing as required

• Support plant trials and product scale-up activities as required

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project requirements and successful product development

• Manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced development environment

Key Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Food Engineering, or a related discipline

• Previous co-op, internship, laboratory or product development experience is an asset

• Strong interest in food product development, baking and innovation

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills and proficient in Microsoft Office

• Excellent communication skills with a positive, hands-on and eager-to-learn attitude

• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team

• A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is an asset

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.