Bakery QA Technician: Bake-Off & Shelf-Life Expert

Wonderbrands; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderbrands in Mississauga, ON, is seeking a QA Technician to support Quality and Product Development by preparing samples for bake-off evaluations and conducting shelf-life studies. You will execute baking protocols, record sensory attributes, and escalate out-of-spec results to the QCI team.

This role also maintains lab cleanliness and ensures equipment operates under validated conditions. This position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced frozen dough environment within a historic

Qualifications

• Familiarity with bakery equipment such as rack ovens, proofers, mixers and scales.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow baking instructions precisely.
• Good written communication skills for documentation and basic data entry.
• Understanding of GMPs and basic food handling safety.
• Self-directed and organized with a proactive approach to cleanliness and consistency.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced frozen dough manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily bake-offs of frozen dough products by batch according to standardized protocols.
• Evaluate baked product appearance, structure, topping distribution, color, and aroma.
• Accurately document observations and elevate any deviations from expected standards to the QCI Techs.
• Maintain reference samples and visual standards for consistent grading.
• Execute shelf-life protocols including thawing, storage, and timed evaluation of frozen dough and baked samples.
• Record physical and sensory changes over the defined shelf-life timeline.
• Notify QCI Techs of any early spoilage, off-odor, mold, or texture breakdown.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Bake Lab, including counters, ovens, and sample racks.
• Ensure lab utensils and pans are cleaned and sanitized after each use.
• Monitor and document equipment temperatures (ovens, fridges, freezers, proofers) to ensure proper operating conditions.
• Escalate all failed bake-off or shelf-life results promptly to QCI Team.
• Participate in team discussions around evaluation trends and opportunities for product improvements.
• Support R&D teams during trial runs or new product bake validations or reformulation, as required.
• Support with product disposition for Hold & Release.

Job description

Wonderbrands in Mississauga, ON, is seeking a QA Technician to support Quality and Product Development by preparing samples for bake-off evaluations and conducting shelf-life studies. You will execute baking protocols, record sensory attributes, and escalate out-of-spec results to the QCI team.

This role also maintains lab cleanliness and ensures equipment operates under validated conditions. This position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced frozen dough environment within a historic