R&D Baker Tourier Specialist

Bridor North America is a leading company in the bakery industry, specializing in premium Viennese and French-style pastries. With a strong reputation for combining artisan craftsmanship with industrial innovation, Bridor North America is committed to delivering high-quality bakery products on a large scale. The company is expanding rapidly across North America, emphasizing a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Bridor offers a work environment where traditional baking techniques meet cutting-edge production processes, allowing team members to innovate with purpose and craft at scale.

The role of R&D Baker Tourier Specialist at Bridor North America is a unique opportunity for a hands-on professional with substantial production experience. This position is not limited to bench-only tasks; it requires the individual to take products from concept through to high-volume manufacturing while maintaining true artisan quality. The specialist will be responsible for developing laminated doughs such as croissants and puff pastries, as well as Viennese pastries and artisan breads. This role involves translating traditional baking techniques into scalable, industrial processes that can be implemented efficiently within large production environments.

As a key member of the research and development team, the R&D Baker Tourier Specialist will lead and support plant trials, scale-ups, and product launches. Collaboration is central to this role, with the specialist working closely with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Finance teams to ensure products meet cost and performance goals. Key responsibilities also include conducting tastings, evaluating results, documenting findings, and staying ahead of trends in ingredients, techniques, and product innovation.

Ideal candidates will possess at least five years of experience in bakery, R&D, or food manufacturing, with proven expertise in producing Viennese and French-style pastries in a production environment or scaling for high-volume manufacturing. Familiarity with industrial bakery equipment and production lines is essential, along with strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. The role requires knowledge of regulatory standards such as FDA, USDA, or CFIA, and adherence to HACCP, GMP, and BRC standards.

The position is based on a day shift schedule with some flexibility to accommodate trials, including occasional travel within the United States and Canada. Joining Bridor means becoming part of a dynamic team that values innovation, quality, and tradition, offering a chance to influence the future of premium bakery products across North America.