Bakery Innovation Lead – Sourdough & New Products

Finsbury Food

Salisbury

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Retail discounts
Company shop with discounted products
Refer a Friend Scheme
Employee Recognition Awards
Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Finsbury Food is seeking a Senior Development Technologist at our Salisbury site to lead product innovation in bakery. This role focuses on developing high-quality sourdough and hot cross buns, ensuring products meet customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Science/Technology and proven experience in bakery product development. You will collaborate with various teams to launch commercially successful products while ensuring quality standards. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission as a leading specialty bakery group!

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in bakery product development focusing on sourdough and hot cross buns.
  • Computer literate with knowledge of word and excel systems.
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate as a minimum.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new bakery products focusing on sourdough and hot cross buns.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product development.
  • Monitor product quality and raise issues with the development manager.

Skills

Bakery product development
Sourdough knowledge
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Technical knowledge

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finsbury Food is seeking a Senior Development Technologist at our Salisbury site to lead product innovation in bakery. This role focuses on developing high-quality sourdough and hot cross buns, ensuring products meet customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Science/Technology and proven experience in bakery product development. You will collaborate with various teams to launch commercially successful products while ensuring quality standards. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission as a leading specialty bakery group!

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