Senior Product Development Baker: Artisan Breads Traybakes

Deli-Lites-Ireland-Limited; Newry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28–33 days leave

Career development

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Tech scheme

Job summary

DELI LITES IRELAND is seeking a Product Development Baker in Warrenpoint, Newry, Co. Down. This permanent, on-site role leads the creation and development of premium breads, artisan products and traybakes to win high street and foodservice business.

You’ll work closely with Innovation, Sales, Production, Technical and Purchasing teams. We’re looking for a hands-on baker with strong commercial awareness, a track record in bakery development, and the ability to train others while driving

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Bakery, Artisan Bread Making or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in bakery development or senior bakery production.
• Strong knowledge of bread fermentation, dough handling and artisan processes.
• Experience developing cakes, traybakes, sweet bakery and dessert products.
• Proven ability to create innovative products within cost and margin targets.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Experience working with high street coffee chains, café groups or foodservice customers.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop innovative traybakes, cakes, sweet bakery products and artisan breads for existing and prospective customers.
• Generate new concepts inspired by emerging consumer trends, market opportunities and customer briefs.
• Develop products that deliver against agreed cost, margin and operational requirements.
• Benchmark products against competitors and identify opportunities for improvement and differentiation.
• Present innovative concepts and samples to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Develop seasonal and limited-edition bakery ranges to support customer growth opportunities.
• Assist in building a pipeline of innovative bakery products that strengthen Deli Lites' position in the marketplace.
• Lead the development and introduction of artisan bread recipes, formats and production methods.
• Research and implement traditional and modern bread-making techniques.
• Evaluate opportunities to expand Deli Lites' artisan bakery offering while maintaining consistency and scalability.
• Work with Production to ensure recipes can be successfully transferred into commercial manufacture.
• Train and mentor bakery operatives in artisan bread production, bakery techniques and best practice.
• Develop structured training programmes to upskill the current bakery workforce.
• Support succession planning by developing skills and bakery knowledge across the team.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, quality and craftsmanship within the bakery.
• Ensure all products meet food safety, quality and customer requirements.
• Work closely with Technical and Quality teams to support product approvals and launches.
• Adhere to high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and food safety.
• Support shelf-life assessments, product evaluations and quality reviews.
• Ensure all development activities comply with relevant legislation and customer codes of practice.

Skills

Bakery innovation

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Organisational skills

People development

Positive attitude

Fast-paced environment

Education

Level 3 qualification

Bakery/Patisserie qualification

Job description

DELI LITES IRELAND is seeking a Product Development Baker in Warrenpoint, Newry, Co. Down. This permanent, on-site role leads the creation and development of premium breads, artisan products and traybakes to win high street and foodservice business.

You’ll work closely with Innovation, Sales, Production, Technical and Purchasing teams. We’re looking for a hands-on baker with strong commercial awareness, a track record in bakery development, and the ability to train others while driving