- Support the development and commercialization of new bakery products, including cakes and related product lines, ensuring alignment with company standards and customer specifications.
- Lead bench-top testing, formulation refinement, and production scale-up efforts from concept through full manufacturing implementation.
- Partner with Quality Assurance and Production teams to ensure all products consistently meet food safety, regulatory, labeling, and quality standards.
- Reinforce product specification compliance, documentation accuracy, and continuous product improvement initiatives across both test kitchen and manufacturing environments.
location: Perris, California
job type: Permanent
salary: $75,000 - 85,000 per year
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Research & Development
- Develop, test, and refine new cake recipes and product lines aligned with company objectives and customer requirements.
- Conduct formulation trials in the Test Kitchen and coordinate production-scale trials at the manufacturing facility.
- Evaluate product attributes including texture, crumb structure, flavor profile, moisture retention, yield, and shelf stability.
- Scale formulas from small-batch testing to full production while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Document all development stages, including ingredient specifications, batch adjustments, trial results, and revision history.
- Source and evaluate new raw materials and ingredients for product innovation and cost optimization.
- Assist in the completion and annual review of product specification (PSI) packages.
- Review and verify first print labels for new products to ensure ingredient accuracy, allergen declarations, and regulatory compliance.
- Support reformulation initiatives for cost efficiency, ingredient updates, or quality improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Follow and reinforce all QA, GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and SQF regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Assist in annual audits of nutritional panels and allergen statements against current ingredient specifications.
- Conduct random product weight and temperature verification to confirm compliance with declared label specifications.
- Verify proper documentation of production checks performed by Mix, Bake and packaging teams.
- Support environmental monitoring programs including allergen, microbiological, and sanitation validation swabbing.
- Assist in root cause investigations related to product deviations or non-conformances.
- Collaborate with QA and Production teams to improve product consistency and reduce waste.
- Work closely with Production, Purchasing, and Quality teams to support successful product launches.
- Communicate formulation updates and process changes clearly during commercialization.
- Support training initiatives related to product specifications and quality expectations.
- Assist in continuous improvement projects related to product performance and operational efficiency.
qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Science, or related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in bakery R&D, food manufacturing.
- Experience scaling formulations from test kitchen to commercial production preferred.
- HACCP or Food Safety trainings preferred.
- Strong understanding of baking science, ingredient functionality, and formulation principles.
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and food safety regulations.
- Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and documentation systems.
- Mathematical skills including ingredient conversions and batch scaling.
- Commitment to safety and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be a nice plus, not requirement.
- Full-time position, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary based on operational and product development needs.
- Standard start time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Work will be performed at two company locations: Test Kitchen - Redlands, California and Manufacturing Facility - Perris, California.
- The R&D Technician will begin their workday at the Redlands Test Kitchen and will travel between both locations as required based on active development or production needs.
- Schedule distribution may include three (3) days at one location and two (2) days at the other; or alternating days between facilities depending on project priorities.
- Reliable transportation between both sites is required.
skills: Sensory Evaluation and Testing
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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