Lesaffre Group - Milwaukee, WI

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Milwaukee, WI
10,001+ employees
Food Manufacturing

About the position

As our Test Baker, you'll be the technical expert driving innovation and quality at our state-of-the-art Baking Center. Leveraging your deep knowledge of yeast-raised baked goods, you'll provide insightful analyses, decisions, and recommendations to support the development and testing of new and existing products. Whether you're evaluating alternative ingredients, conducting lab-scale bake tests, or collaborating with field technicians, your technical expertise and passion for baking excellence will be instrumental in achieving our company's sales goals. From resolving customer concerns to preparing experimental samples, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards. If you thrive on the challenge of transforming raw ingredients into culinary masterpieces, we want you to join our team!

Responsibilities

  • Leverage your technical expertise to resolve field concerns at our state-of-the-art Baking Center
  • Apply deep knowledge of yeast-raised baked goods to provide insightful analyses, decisions, and recommendations on product usage
  • Evaluate new and competitive products, including line extensions, improvements, and alternative ingredients
  • Conduct laboratory-scale bake testing on raw materials, equipment, and emerging technologies
  • Perform quality assurance baking tests to ensure product excellence
  • Stay at the forefront of industry trends impacting baked and cereal goods
  • Communicate findings through detailed, impactful service reports
  • Prepare experimental product samples for customer testing
  • Collaborate with field technicians and participate in training for employees and customers
  • Support the New Product Development Lab Manager and contribute to special projects
  • Ensure the safety and efficient management of the Baking Center facilities
  • Maintain inventory of critical raw materials
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent and formal baking training is required
  • 5 or more years of experience working in a baking setting including basic laboratory training, and professional and technical interest are required

Nice-to-haves

  • Proficiency in Spanish or French is preferred but not required

Benefits

  • The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability
  • A competitive 401K plan, affordable benefits starting on day 1 of employment, and 12 paid holidays
  • The ability to utilize your experience and knowledge to make a real impact
  • Opportunities for continuous growth within your role and across business units
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