Pastry Chef – Research & Development Technician

Join Apple Valley Foods; Kentville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Kentville, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Pastry Chef – Research & Development Technician. This full-time role involves developing and testing new baked products, collaborating with R&D teams, and experimenting with flavors. Ideal candidates will hold a diploma in culinary arts and have 2+ years of experience in a bakery. Join us in shaping food innovation while working in both kitchen and office environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a pastry or bakery setting.
• Strong understanding of baking chemistry and food safety.
• Comfortable working in both kitchen and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new bakery products focusing on quality and flavor.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production.
• Maintain clear records of recipes and testing procedures.

Skills

Creativity

Baking skills

Ingredient understanding

Food safety knowledge

Education

Diploma or degree in Pastry Arts

Tools

ESHA Food Processor

Genesis software

Job description

Pastry Chef – Research & Development Technician

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About Us : Apple Valley Foods Inc. is a leading food manufacturer based in Kentville, Nova Scotia, known across North America for our innovative approach to baked goods. We blend culinary creativity with large-scale production expertise to craft high-quality, delicious products. We are looking for a passionate Pastry Chef to bring their expertise into our Research & Development team and help shape the future of food innovation.

About the Role : This is a full-time opportunity for a creative and detail-oriented pastry professional to contribute to the development of new baked products, refine existing recipes, and collaborate closely with our research and development and quality teams. If you love baking and enjoy experimenting with flavors and techniques-and want to see your creations make it to store shelves-this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside the R&D Manager to develop and test new bakery products with a focus on quality, flavor, and scalability.
• Bring hands-on pastry and baking skills into a product development environment.
• Assist with product trials and sensory evaluations.
• Adapt traditional pastry techniques for commercial production.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of recipes, testing procedures, and outcomes.
• Conduct research on baking trends, ingredients, and techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production and quality assurance.
• Prioritize multiple projects and meet tight development timelines.

What You'll Bring

• Diploma or degree in Pastry Arts, Baking & Pastry, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a pastry or bakery setting.
• Creativity and a passion for experimenting with flavors, textures, and presentation.
• Strong understanding of ingredients, baking chemistry, and food safety.
• Comfortable working in both kitchen and office environments.
• Bonus : Experience with ESHA Food Processor, Genesis software, or commercial food manufacturing.

About Apple Valley Foods Inc.

Apple Valley Foods Inc. is the largest pie producer in Canada. Nothing can beat the flavour of our homemade-like pies and we are proud to share that passion with customers accross North America. Within Canada we distribute from coast to coast. In the USA, products are distributed through our parent company Harlan Bakeries Inc. of Indiana.

Our top selling pies contain apples that are sourced predominately from Annapolis Valley and also from Ontario. Apples are peeled, cored and sliced on site as needed for production. Our crust is made with the finest Canadian wheat flour. Nothing could be fresher! Blueberry pies boast wild Nova Scotia berries. All fillings are made from scratch utilizing only grade A fruit.

Our plant is SQF certified. Safety and quality are forefront at Apple Valley.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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