Food Technologist

Atlanta, GA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $25.00 - $35.25

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Flexible working hours

Job Description

Crown Bakeries is a renowned leader in the food manufacturing industry, specializing in the production of high-quality baked goods. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, the company operates a state-of-the-art Research and Development baking lab within its production facility. Crown Bakeries prides itself on its strong heritage and continuous drive for product excellence, making it a preferred employer for professionals passionate about baking and food technology. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, supporting the growth and development of its employees while adhering strictly to equal employment opportunity guidelines. Crown Bakeries values innovation and encourages its team to stay at the forefront of food trends, safety regulations, and industry standards to maintain its competitive edge.

The Food Technologist role at Crown Bakeries is a dynamic and critical position within the R&D team, focused on product development and process optimization. This role involves close collaboration with R&D leadership to support bakery projects, develop recipes, and conduct rigorous ingredient research. The Food Technologist will be hands-on in preparing, baking, and evaluating bakery products to ensure they meet rigorous quality standards related to color, moisture, texture, and flavor. The position requires detailed documentation and analysis of baking and mixing procedures, ensuring all product formulations are compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) standards.

Beyond culinary expertise, the Food Technologist also plays a vital part in business support activities such as managing customer sample shipments, assisting with product costing, and monitoring consumer trends to inform innovation. The role extends into facilities management where maintaining cleanliness and operational readiness of the R&D test kitchen and equipment is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about baking who are eager to blend scientific rigor with creative recipe development in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Crown Bakeries offers a collaborative workspace where the Food Technologist can grow professionally while contributing directly to the company’s product portfolio and consumer satisfaction goals.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in food science, nutrition, chemistry or chemical engineering, or equivalent culinary degree
At least 2 years of related industry experience or internship
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with GMP and food safety standards
Knowledge of baking processes and ingredient functionality
Proficiency in data collection and analysis
Ability to maintain a clean and compliant laboratory environment

Job Qualifications

BS in food science, nutrition, chemistry, or chemical engineering strongly preferred
Culinary degree with professional baking experience will be considered
Minimum of 2 years of relevant work or intern experience preferred
Strong time management and superior organizational skills
Passion for baking
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Solid proficiency in mathematics
Detail-oriented with ability to accurately review and document key procedures and nutritional calculations

Job Duties

Support R&D leadership with assigned bakery projects, product development initiatives, and bench-top sample requests
Prepare, bake, and evaluate products to meet targeted specifications for color, moisture, texture, and overall quality
Assist in recipe development, ingredient research, and process optimization to meet customer requirements related to flavor, nutrition, labeling claims, and performance
Document all critical process parameters, including mixing procedures, lamination steps, proofing conditions, and baking profiles
Collect, package, label, and properly store finished goods in compliance with GMP and food safety standards
Capture, analyze, and maintain data from daily trials and finished products to support continuous improvement and troubleshooting
Maintain detailed documentation of formulations, procedures, and results to build a robust technical knowledge base