Senior Pastry R&D Chef - Innovate & Commercialize Desserts

Dessert Holdings Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Senior R&D Development Chef to lead bakery product development at our Aurora, CO campus. You will move concepts from concept to prototype, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet taste, cost, and quality goals.

The role requires 5+ years in baking/pastry, expertise in product commercialization, and strong project management. Expect a dynamic kitchen environment with travel up to 20% across North America.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Pastry Arts/Baking; food science training or degree beneficial (or Red Seal designation in Canada).
• At least 5 years of hands-on baking/pastry arts with strong palate, sensory, recipe development and baking skills.
• Prior product commercialization experience required.
• Ability to work self-directed with strong time management, organizational, multi-tasking and communication skills.
• Computer savvy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Research, formulate, and develop new bakery product concepts within time, cost, and processing requirements.
• Construct proof of concept samples for new desserts to support innovation and sales; prepare and present samples and specifications for customer presentation and acceptance.
• Stay current on culinary trends in desserts and baked goods and bring ideas into new product development.
• Consult with vendors and suppliers, and internal partners like Quality, Sanitation, and Engineering to verify SOPs for products being tested for manufacturing.
• Compile accurate and timely summaries, guidelines, test data, and trial plans.
• Work with Supply Chain on sourcing new ingredients.
• Improve product quality through ongoing review of formulation and ingredient parameters.
• Maintain, organize, and keep refrigerators, freezers, and kitchen areas clean.

Skills

Pastry arts

Recipe development

Sensory analysis

Product commercialization

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

MS Office

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Travel willingness

Education

Associate's Degree in Pastry Arts/Baking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Senior R&D Development Chef to lead bakery product development at our Aurora, CO campus. You will move concepts from concept to prototype, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet taste, cost, and quality goals.

The role requires 5+ years in baking/pastry, expertise in product commercialization, and strong project management. Expect a dynamic kitchen environment with travel up to 20% across North America.