Sweet Bread & Donut R&D Innovator

Les Jours International Corp.; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Les Jours International Corp. in Commerce, CA is seeking a R&D Bread Specialist to drive new bakery products from concept through launch. You will work across cross-functional teams to develop sweet bread and donut offerings while managing quality and cost targets.

Responsibilities include prototype development, ingredient evaluations, pilot testing, and collaboration with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure successful commercialization. Travel within the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or formal training in Baking and Pastry Arts, Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional bakery product development, manufacturing, or quality management experience.
• Knowledge of ingredients and manufacturing processes for bread, frozen dough, and RTB products.
• Willingness to travel within the United States.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new bakery products and applications across sweet bread and donuts.
• Evaluate the quality, process feasibility, and test results for new and existing products.
• Support commercialization including pilot testing and store launches.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Procurement to support launches and cost targets.
• Create and maintain product formulations, manufacturing procedures, specifications, and quality records.

Skills

Bakery product development

Quality management

Cross-functional communication

US travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Baking/related

Job description

Les Jours International Corp. in Commerce, CA is seeking a R&D Bread Specialist to drive new bakery products from concept through launch. You will work across cross-functional teams to develop sweet bread and donut offerings while managing quality and cost targets.

Responsibilities include prototype development, ingredient evaluations, pilot testing, and collaboration with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure successful commercialization. Travel within the United States is required.