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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus incentive
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Job Description
Cafe Valley is a well-established bakery company that has been delighting customers since 1987 with its wide range of baked goods, including cupcakes, muffins, cakes, and croissants. Over the years, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail in every product it offers. Cafe Valley operates with a commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork, which helps maintain high production standards at its state-of-the-art facilities located in Phoenix, Arizona, and Marion, Indiana. With more than 1,700 dedicated team members, Cafe Valley emphasizes fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where employees feel valued and are... Show More
Job Requirements
- Seven years’ commercial baking experience with batter and/or laminate dough products
- Certification or formal training from the American Institute of Baking (AIB)
- Degree in food science or related field desirable
- Proven track record of bakery product development from concept to commercialization
- Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
Job Qualifications
- Seven years’ commercial baking experience with batter and/or laminate dough products
- Certification or formal training from the American Institute of Baking (AIB)
- Degree in food science or related field desirable
- Proven track record of bakery product development from concept to commercialization
- Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
Job Duties
- Own the development, formulation, and build of new bakery products, ensuring they meet company standards for quality, taste, and functionality
- Plan, execute, and oversee plant trials (sample runs) to evaluate the viability and scalability of new products in the manufacturing environment
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to address and resolve any issues that arise during trial runs
- Ensure successful transition from pilot scale to full-scale production
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive product documentation, including vendor briefs, plant trial briefs, finished product specifications, ingredient lists, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Ensure all product documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and meets regulatory and quality standards
- Research new product ingredients and suppliers to source high-quality materials
- Conduct ingredient evaluations and quality assessments
- Work closely with Sales, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure alignment and support for new product initiatives
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project status and resolve any issues that arise
- Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and milestones are met
- Utilize project management tools and techniques to track progress and coordinate activities
- Perform all related duties as required
- related duties may not be specifically listed but are within the general occupational responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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