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    "description": "<h2>Job Description</h2>\n<p><strong>We’re a naan traditional company…</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are seeking a <strong>Product Developer (Pastry Chef/Baker) </strong>to join our team. This role is a hands-on technical leadership position, actively involved in pilot plant and commercial bakery operations across multiple sweet goods categories (donuts/cakes). The successful candidate will lead product trials, support commercialization, and bring deep technical expertise in bakery processes and equipment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about sweet baked goods, inspired by market trends, and thrives in a fast-paced, early-morning production environment. 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Unleashing Your Potential </li>\n <li>Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account</li>\n <li>RRSP matching program</li>\n <li>Tuition reimbursement & company annual bonus</li>\n <li>Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><u>Primary Responsibilities</u></strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Formulation development for new concepts for sweet goods categories as well for improving current products (donuts, cakes, etc.).  </li>\n <li>Conduct product trials, run development samples, and create initial product specifications (including product characteristics, costs, measurements, ingredients, processing parameters, case pack, and distribution).  </li>\n <li>Manage the efficient processing of sample requests and manufacturing of sample boards for designated customers.  </li>\n <li>Work with team members to produce sample items according to specifications, including mixing, baking, finishing, packaging, and shipping.  </li>\n <li>Ensure recipes and specifications are followed by the Production team; train bakery staff on product standards, verify quality, and troubleshoot issues as needed.  </li>\n <li>Provide technical guidance to production and packing teams, particularly for process improvements and maintaining consistent product quality.  </li>\n <li>Conduct ad hoc checks of production and packing lines to ensure high standards of quality, consistency, and food safety are maintained.  </li>\n <li>Participate in product sensory evaluations (taste, texture, appearance, freshness) using internal and external panels.  </li>\n <li>Ensure regulatory compliance for all products (labels, ingredients, allergen declarations, supplier documentation, etc.).  </li>\n <li>Collaborate with customers on product development inquiries and work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.  </li>\n <li>Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, efficiency, and innovation.  </li>\n <li>Other related duties as assigned.  </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><u>Required Experience</u></strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Bachelor’s degree in related field or a Culinary Diploma/Certification (Baking/Pastry Arts preferred). </li>\n <li>Minimum 5+ years of experience in cake/donut professional baking, pastry, or food manufacturing.  </li>\n <li>Hands-on experience with yeast/cake donuts and cakes production.  </li>\n <li>Passion for baking within a manufacturing or R&D environment.  </li>\n <li>Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial bakery equipment.  </li>\n <li>Proven ability to solve problems, analyze data, and implement practical solutions.  </li>\n <li>Strong mathematical and formulation skills.  </li>\n <li>Interest and ability to train, coach, and support production teams.  </li>\n <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.  </li>\n <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.  </li>\n <li>Flexibility to work early mornings or alternative schedules as required.  </li>\n <li>Willingness to travel as needed.  </li>\n <li>Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.  </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?<u></u></strong><u></u>Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! 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