Bakery Product Developer & Cake Decorator AshleysSweetTreats Mount Vernon, NY Job Details Full-time $19 - $21 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Bakery experience Quality control product testing Food processing plant experience Safety regulations Testing and evaluation GMP Food analysis (analytical chemistry specialty) Quality assurance in testing Sensory evaluation Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Quality control experience within food and beverage industry Research and development project management Research & development FDA regulations Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Bakery Product Developer & Cake Decorator to join our creative culinary team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to craft delectable bakery products and stunning cake designs that delight customers and elevate our brand. The ideal candidate will combine scientific expertise in food technology with artistic flair in cake decoration, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and visual appeal. Your passion for culinary innovation and commitment to food safety will drive the development of new, exciting bakery offerings that resonate with diverse audiences. Duties Develop and formulate new bakery products, including cakes, pastries, and confections, aligning with current food trends and consumer preferences. Decorate cakes and baked goods with intricate designs, piping, fondant work, and other advanced decorating techniques to create visually stunning products. Conduct sensory evaluations and taste tests to refine recipes, ensuring optimal flavor, texture, and appearance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R D, quality assurance, production, and marketing to bring new products from concept to shelf. Ensure all bakery products comply with FDA regulations, HACCP standards, GFSI requirements, and other food safety management protocols. Collect data on product performance, analyze results for continuous improvement, and troubleshoot formulation or decoration issues through root cause analysis. Maintain meticulous documentation of formulations, process parameters, quality control measures, and sanitation procedures in accordance with CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls). Experience Proven experience in food manufacturing or bakery product development within the food & beverage industry. Strong background in formulation chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, or related scientific research fields. Hands-on laboratory experience with food processing techniques, quality assurance testing, sensory evaluation methods, and data collection tools. Demonstrated expertise in new product development from ideation through commercialization while adhering to regulatory/legal compliance standards. Familiarity with food safety management systems such as

HACCP, HARPC, GFSI

standards, CGMPs, and sanitation protocols. Excellent analysis skills combined with project management capabilities to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously. Effective cross-functional communication skills to coordinate efforts across R D, production teams, regulatory bodies, and suppliers. Join us if you're passionate about pushing culinary boundaries while maintaining rigorous safety standards! We offer a vibrant environment where innovation flourishes alongside a commitment to quality systems and continuous improvement—empowering you to make a tangible impact on our bakery offerings worldwide.

Pay:

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person