Product Developer in Leading Bakery Food Manufacturer

Great Connections Employment Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery manufacturer in Toronto is seeking a passionate Product Developer to innovate filling and decoration products for various applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science, 3-7 years of product development experience, and a passion for consumer-centric designs. This role involves managing projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and conducting trials. Competitive salary and opportunities for creative development await you.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years’ experience in product development, preferably in dairy or bakery.
• Experience with manufacturing scale-up.
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop new fillings and whipped toppings aligned with trends.
• Conduct bench-top trials and pilot runs.
• Ensure formulations meet food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manage multiple development projects from concept to commercialization.

Skills

Emulsions knowledge

Sensory evaluation

Analytical skills

Passion for innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Product Developer in Leading Bakery Food Manufacturer

Our client, a leading bakery manufacturer in Etobicoke/Vaughan, is looking for a passionate and skilled Product Developer (Fillings, Icings & Whipped Cream) to lead the creation and optimization of innovative filling and decoration products for bakery, dessert and dairy applications.

Reporting to the VP Product Development and Regulatory Affairs, this role combines culinary creativity, food science expertise, and strong commercialization skills to deliver high‑quality, consumer‑preferred products from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Product Development & Innovation
  • Develop new fillings, whipped toppings and cream‑based products aligned with consumer trends and customer needs.
  • Translate ideas into prototypes, ensuring desired taste, texture, stability and functionality.
  • Optimize recipes for scale‑up, cost, and manufacturing.
• Technical & Process Expertise
  • Conduct bench‑top trials, pilot runs, and factory scale‑ups.
  • Work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure all formulations meet food safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct shelf‑life, sensory, and performance testing.
• Project Management
  • Manage multiple development projects from concept to commercialization.
  • Collaborate with suppliers on new ingredients and technologies development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Dairy Science, or related field.
• 3‑7 years’ experience in product development, preferably in dairy, bakery, or dessert category.
• Strong knowledge of emulsions, aeration, stabilizers, hydrocolloids, and dairy/plant‑based cream systems.
• Experience with manufacturing scale‑up.
• Solid understanding of food safety.
• Strong sensory evaluation and analytical skills.
• Passion for innovation and consumer‑centric product design.
• Experience in whipped cream, icings, or bakery fillings (preferred).

How to Apply

Please send your resume to [e-mail] with the subject "Product Developer".

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender‑identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.