Product Developer (Pastry Chef)

fgf brands • Toronto, ON

87d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Product Developer to join our team. This role is a hands-on technical leadership position, actively involved in pilot plant and commercial bakery operations across multiple product categories. The successful candidate will lead product trials, support commercialization, and bring deep technical expertise in bakery processes and equipment.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about sweet baked goods, inspired by market trends, and thrives in a fast-paced, early-morning production environment. You are creative, detail-oriented, and energized by both culinary innovation and operational execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or a Culinary Diploma/Certification (Baking/Pastry Arts preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in professional baking, pastry, or food manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in patisserie and sweet baked goods production.
• Passion for baking within a manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial bakery equipment.
• Proven ability to solve problems, analyze data, and implement practical solutions.
• Strong mathematical and formulation skills.
• Interest and ability to train, coach, and support production teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Flexibility to work early mornings or alternative schedules as required.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product trials, run development samples, and create initial product specifications (including product characteristics, costs, measurements, ingredients, processing parameters, case pack, and distribution).
• Manage the efficient processing of sample requests and manufacturing of sample boards for designated customers.
• Work with team members to produce sample items according to specifications, including mixing, baking, finishing, packaging, and shipping.
• Ensure recipes and specifications are followed by the Production team; train bakery staff on product standards, verify quality, and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Provide technical guidance to production and packing teams, particularly for process improvements and maintaining consistent product quality.
• Conduct ad hoc checks of production and packing lines to ensure high standards of quality, consistency, and food safety are maintained.
• Participate in product sensory evaluations (taste, texture, appearance, freshness) using internal and external panels.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for all products (labels, ingredients, allergen declarations, supplier documentation, etc.).
• Collaborate with customers on product development inquiries and work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, efficiency, and innovation.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement & company annual bonus
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level