Bakery Product Developer: Build Flavorful Innovations

Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Competitive retirement plans

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Product Developer to lead product development from concept through full-scale manufacturing, ensuring successful commercialization. This onsite role requires a Bachelor’s in Food Science or Culinary, 1–2 years in industrial food development, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, with travel about 25% for line trials.

You will apply a passion for food and innovation across the development process while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Culinary is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in industrial food development.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through full-scale manufacturing.
• Ensure seamless transition from benchtop development to line trials and customer delivery.
• Apply passion for food and innovation throughout the process.
• Interpret and work with basic product formulas.

Skills

English communication

Math skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Culinary

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aspire Bakeries in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Product Developer to lead product development from concept through full-scale manufacturing, ensuring successful commercialization. This onsite role requires a Bachelor’s in Food Science or Culinary, 1–2 years in industrial food development, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, with travel about 25% for line trials.

You will apply a passion for food and innovation across the development process while collaborating with