R&D Baking Technician

Carlo's Bakery Lackawanna; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlo’s Bakery, located in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a self-motivated baker to assist our R&D department with recipe testing and documentation. The role involves developing new concepts and improving existing product lines for quality and longevity.

The candidate should have experience in a professional kitchen or bakery, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and be capable of standing for extended periods. This role offers full-time employment in a renowned bakery setting.

Qualifications

• Some college or culinary school preferred.
• Experience in a professional kitchen/bakery setting to understand flow and concept.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions of a recipe to test recipe formulations, raw materials, and produce samples.
• Use basic math 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 GMP standards.
• Observe and document pilot runs of new products and update specs.

Skills

Professional kitchen/bakery experience

MS Office & Google Suite

Work well in a busy environment

Stamina for long hours

Teamwork and independence

Education

Some college or culinary school preferred

Tools

Excel

Google Suite

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. We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable General Manager to join our team and help bring our delicious creations to life.

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.

PRIMARY 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

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!