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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
affordable quality healthcare coverage
Employer-paid vision coverage
dental coverage
Employer-paid life insurance
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Killer Brownie is a premium brownie brand widely recognized for its indulgent, layered desserts that captivate both the eye and the palate. Originating in Dayton, Ohio, the company has earned a reputation for crafting multi-layered brownies that combine visual splendor with exceptional flavor. The brand's mission revolves around unleashing creativity and sparking delight with every killer bite, positioning itself as a beloved name among dessert enthusiasts. Rooted in a culture of fun and passion, Killer Brownie prides itself on being composed of loving, creative individuals dedicated to producing a product that truly brings joy to its customers. Embracing the "Live... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts (Baking/Pastry specialization), or equivalent experience working in a commercial bakery
- proven experience developing and commercializing baked goods in a commercial or industrial bakery setting
- strong understanding of bakery manufacturing processes, scale-up challenges, and food safety standards
- demonstrated ability to translate benchtop recipes into scalable, repeatable commercial formulas
- strong understanding of dough systems and functional ingredients related to commercial baking
- ability to travel up to 10%
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts (Baking/Pastry specialization), or equivalent experience
- proven experience developing and commercializing baked goods in a commercial or industrial bakery setting
- strong understanding of bakery manufacturing processes, scale-up challenges, and food safety standards
- demonstrated ability to translate benchtop recipes into scalable, repeatable commercial formulas
- strong understanding of dough systems and functional ingredients related to commercial baking
- ability to travel up to 10%
- preferred 5+ years of bakery R&D experience including hands-on product development and commercialization
- experience supporting large-scale bakery product launches
- familiarity with regulatory labeling and third-party food safety testing
- experience with different packaging methods and extending product shelf life
Job Duties
- Lead hands-on development of commercial bakery products such as brownies, bars, cookies, fillings, and icings
- create and refine formulations that balance sensory excellence with manufacturability and cost targets
- develop rapid prototypes for internal reviews, marketing studies, customer presentations, and consumer testing
- collaborate with cross-functional partners and external chefs or vendors to drive innovation aligned with market and brand strategies
- establish standard mixing methods, baking parameters, and handling requirements
- own the technical execution of bakery products during scale-up from benchtop and rack test batches to full commercial production
- partner with Production and Food Safety/Quality to validate equipment capability, batch sizing, bake profiles, quality attributes, and process parameters
- lead and support plant trials, first productions, and post-launch optimization
- identify technical and operational risks during commercialization and proactively adjust formulas or processes
- develop and maintain specifications for raw materials, process controls, and finished baked goods
- ensure products meet quality, food safety, shelf life, and regulatory requirements
- coordinate third-party lab testing and validation for food safety and shelf stability
- partner with technical teams to ensure compliant labeling and documentation
- create and maintain accurate formulas, process instructions, and commercialization documentation
- deliver complete product trial details to ensure seamless handoff to manufacturing teams
- train and support Production teams during commercialization to ensure consistent execution
- manage multiple innovation and commercialization projects simultaneously
- contribute technical insight to innovation pipeline planning and prioritization
- communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to cross-functional stakeholders
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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