Bakery Technologist: From R&D to Commercial Scale

Abel & Schafer Inc.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer $

Job summary

Abel & Schafer Inc. in Ronkonkoma, NY is seeking a Bakery Technologist to develop, test, and refine bread and pastry formulas, from bench trials to first production runs.

You will collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Sanitation, Purchasing, and Sales, ensuring compliance with SQF, cGMP, SSOP, and safety requirements.

With 130 years of baking heritage, the company provides hands-on professional growth in a fast-evolving market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional bakery experience, with bread and pastry focus.
• Baking & Pastry Arts, Food Science, Bakery Science, or related education preferred.
• Experience with bakery ingredients, product commercialization, and plant scale-up.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and typing.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Professional attitude and ability to work effectively with others.
• Must successfully complete all required in-house certifications and training.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and refine bread and pastry formulas, including hands-on bench, pilot, and plant trials.
• Troubleshoot dough, baking, texture, appearance, and product performance issues; report non-conforming products and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate ingredients, maintain raw and finished product samples, and support product improvements and new product development based on market trends.
• Assist with scaling products from R&D trials into commercial production and support commercialization and first production runs.
• Prepare and maintain accurate formulas, specifications, trial results, samples, and product records in company databases.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Sanitation, Purchasing, Sales, and vendors to address product and facility needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area and follow all SQF, cGMP, SSOP, safety, and LOTO requirements.
• Maintain professional communication and provide timely updates to management regarding issues, discrepancies, and project status.

Skills

Bakery experience

Hands-on baking

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Typing

Education

Baking & Pastry Arts, Food Science, Bakery Science, or related education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Typing

Job description

Abel & Schafer Inc. in Ronkonkoma, NY is seeking a Bakery Technologist to develop, test, and refine bread and pastry formulas, from bench trials to first production runs.

You will collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Sanitation, Purchasing, and Sales, ensuring compliance with SQF, cGMP, SSOP, and safety requirements.

With 130 years of baking heritage, the company provides hands-on professional growth in a fast-evolving market.