South San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$105k/yr
Description Shaw Bakers is growing! As a national leader in the commercial Premium Artisan Bakery category, we are searching for an experienced Product Developer (laminated dough experience required) to join our dynamic …
Skills: Lamination Techniques, Product Development, Recipe Costing, Industrial Scaling, Quality Control
South San Francisco, California, United States • On-site
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Lead the end-to-end development of innovative bakery products from ideation to market launch, focusing on lamination and industrial scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes, establish quality control measures, and recommend equipment enhancements.
Requires 3+ years of professional bakery product development experience with advanced expertise in lamination techniques. A degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, or Engineering is preferred, along with a strong understanding of industrial food production and GMP.
Description
Shaw Bakers is growing! As a national leader in the commercial Premium Artisan Bakery category, we are searching for an experienced Product Developer (laminated dough experience required) to join our dynamic team, bringing their pastry/baking culinary expertise to our innovation group.
The candidate will bring extensive knowledge in bakery product development, with a strong focus on lamination techniques, and a proven track record in creating innovative products from concept to commercialization. They will have experience demonstrating both creativity and rigorous technical expertise with industrial food product development. Experience with cookies, bread, or brioche is a plus.
The role involves a mix of office work, lab/kitchen testing, production facility trials, along with visits to suppliers and customers, requiring a self-starter with strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Bi-lingual skills in Spanish and English are highly valuable but not required.
This role is a full-time, onsite position in South San Francisco and we are open to relocation for an experienced candidate.
We are the proud artisans behind San Francisco's beloved bakery brand, La Boulangerie, charting a path towards a nationwide presence in the world of CPG. Established in 1996 by French baker Pascal Rigo, La Boulangerie swiftly earned its place as a household name across California. Our unwavering mission from day one has been to bring a little taste of France, with delicious and nutritious food, to as many people as possible.
Fueled by our Bay Area roots, thriving neighborhood cafes, and historical successes, we embark on an exciting journey into larger-scale CPG and wholesale opportunities. Through our past endeavors with industry giants like Starbucks, to today's strategic partnership with Premium Brands, we're forging ahead with creativity and innovation, ensuring that our artisanal baked goods can be accessible to all.
We manage branded products under La Boulangerie and private label products under Shaw Bakers, powered by one united and mighty team. We are bakers and innovators. We are food lovers dedicated to bringing delicious & nutritious food to as many people as possible, making a range of products from breads, pastries, sandwiches, and snacks.Our goal is to balance continual innovation while maintaining French standards for quality and technique.
Today, our customers can sample decadent viennoiserie, mouthwatering sandwiches, and artisanal breads from one of our San Francisco cafes, or pick up their favorite loaf of Croissant Toast and Ham & Swiss Croissants from several fine retailers across the Bay Area and beyond...and we are just getting started!
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We are bakers and innovators. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a deep understanding of our customers' needs, exploring tradition, authenticity, lifestyle, and experience in every creation. We are food lovers dedicated to bringing delicious & nutritious food to as many people as possible, making a range of products from breads, pastries, sandwiches, and snacks. We sell our packaged goods under the name La Boulangerie, maybe you’ve seen us on your grocery store or Costco shelves!
Offices: 320 Shaw Road, South San Francisco, CA 94080, US
We are bakers and innovators. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a deep understanding of our customers' needs, exploring tradition, authenticity, lifestyle, and experience in every creation. We are food lovers dedicated to bringing delicious & nutritious food to as many people as possible, making a range of products from breads, pastries, sandwiches, and snacks. We sell our packaged goods under the name La Boulangerie, maybe you’ve seen us on your grocery store or Costco shelves!
Offices: 320 Shaw Road, South San Francisco, CA 94080, US
