Bakery R&D Operations Lead

Carlo's Bakery, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on baked goods

Hands-on experience in the baking industry

Opportunity for growth with an international brand

Job summary

Join Carlo's Bakery Lackawanna as a Baker in the R&D department, where you'll assist in recipe testing and contribute to product development. Ideal candidates should have a background in culinary arts and a passion for baking. Responsibilities include testing formulations, maintaining the R&D kitchen, and documenting results. Enjoy a collaborative work environment, employee discounts, and growth opportunities within this renowned bakery. Apply today to be part of our sweet family!

Qualifications

• Some college or culinary school preferred.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite are required.
• Experience working in a professional kitchen or bakery setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions of a recipe to test recipe formulations.
• Assist Food Scientists with recipe/product development.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the R&D kitchen.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work in a busy environment

Experience in a professional kitchen

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Passion for cake

Education

Some college or culinary school

Job description

Location: 631 Grove St. Jersey City, NJ Company: Carlo’s Bakery Job Type: Full Time

About Carlo’s Bakery

Carlo’s Bakery, home of the “Cake Boss,” is a world-renowned bakery known for its high-quality, handcrafted desserts and exceptional customer experience. We take pride in our craftsmanship, creativity, and family-oriented culture.

Position Summary

Our R&D department is a dedicated, experienced team that strives to create the next great bakery product and uphold top-tier standards. Our collaborative goal is to shake up the baking industry with innovation and superior quality. We are looking for a self-motivated and productive baker to assist our R&D Department in recipe testing and documentation. We develop new concepts, as well as improve current product lines for quality and longevity.

Responsibilities

Follow directions of a recipe to test recipe formulations, raw materials, and produce samples

Use basic math skills to scale up recipes as needed

Assist Food Scientists and Head of R&D with recipe/product development

Assist with internal shelf-life studies and other lab tests

Maintain cleanliness, organization and stock of ingredients and tools in R&D kitchen

Enter recipes into Excel and other R&D/Production databases

Prepare samples to be shipped to clients as needed

Follow and uphold GMP standards

Observe and document pilot runs of new products to record item information and update specs as necessary

Assist Food Scientists and Head of R&D with other daily tasks as needed

Qualifications

Some college or culinary school preferred

Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc.)

Ability to work well in a busy environment

Must have experience working in a professional kitchen/bakery setting to understand flow and concept

Experience in nutritional data programs and form standardization are a big plus!

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time (8+ hours a day)

Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 LB

General understanding of safe and sanitary workplace practices

A passion for cake!

Why Join Carlo’s Bakery?

Opportunity to grow with an internationally recognized brand.

Friendly and collaborative work environment.

Hands-on experience in the baking industry.

Employee discounts on our famous baked goods.

Apply today and become part of the Carlo’s Bakery family — where passion, craftsmanship, and teamwork create something truly sweet every day!