Technical Baker

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia breadsolutions Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Technical Baker - New Product Development & Production Support

Join Our Team and Bring the Art and Science of Baking to Life

Are you passionate about the craft of baking and eager to drive innovation in artisan bread production? breadsolutions is seeking a skilled Technical Baker to lead our New Product Development initiatives and support our production excellence journey.

Our Purpose is to bring the craft back to breadmaking

About the Role

As our Technical Baker, you'll be at the heart of our product innovation, taking concepts from the drawing board to commercial success. You'll work collaboratively across departments, bringing technical expertise and creative flair to develop exceptional bread products that delight our customers.

What You'll Do

Product Development (70%)

  • Lead recipe formulation and bench trials from customer briefs
  • Scale up production processes from concept to commercialization
  • Maintain comprehensive test baking records and product specifications
  • Manage our test kitchen operations and ingredient inventory
  • Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Procurement teams
  • Present products to customers and showcase our capabilities
  • Support line trials and ensure smooth ingredient changeovers

Technical Support & Training (10%)

  • Conduct root cause analysis on product-related issues
  • Train and develop production team members
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across production lines

Communication & Documentation (5%)

  • Coordinate line trials with stakeholders
  • Maintain specification change logs and communicate updates
  • Document recipe changes and process improvements

Continuous Improvement & Safety (10%)

  • Identify process improvement opportunities
  • Ensure safe working environments and compliance with safety standards
  • Monitor production floor operations for optimization potential

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

  • Certificate III in Baking or higher qualification
  • Food Safety Handler Course certification
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC, GMP, and industry safety standards

Experience Required

  • 3-5 years commercial baking experience
  • Proven track record in high-volume production environments
  • Experience with artisan bread production and traditional baking methods
  • Knowledge of commercial baking equipment and maintenance

Technical Expertise

  • Deep understanding of baking science and ingredient functionality
  • Expertise in recipe scaling and formulation adjustments
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications and procedures
  • Experience with inventory management and cost control

Core Competencies

  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication
  • Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
  • Leadership skills with ability to provide direction and corrective feedback
  • Systematic approach to information gathering and decision-making

Preferred

  • Additional certifications in specialized areas (artisan breads, pastry, etc.)
  • Experience in product development and commercialization

Our Values

We're looking for someone who embodies our core values:

  • SAFETY - Be proactive for your safety and others
  • PRIDE - Take pride in everything you do
  • RESPECT - Demonstrate respect for yourself, others, and the environment
  • INNOVATION - Continuously strive to be better

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to lead product innovation in a dynamic bakery environment
  • Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Chance to present to customers and showcase your expertise
  • Flexible role with variety across development, production, and training

Ready to shape the future of artisan baking?

If you're passionate about baking excellence and want to make a meaningful impact in product development, we'd love to hear from you.


We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all team members.

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