Functional Baker

Job Title

Functional Baker 

Position Location

 Miramar, FL 

 

Pay/hours for position

 $17

Requirements of position

Key Responsibilities: Our client is seeking for a Functional Baker with developing, preparing, and baking innovative functional food products—including high-protein, low-sugar, and nutritionally enhanced baked goods. This role combines culinary skill with food science to create consistent, high-quality products that meet nutritional, sensory, and regulatory standards. The position requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Production teams.

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities of position

 

 Prepare and bake functional food formulations (e.g., protein bars, cookies, biscuits, baked snacks) according to approved recipes and R&D formulations.
 •    Collaborate with R&D and production teams to develop new functional bakery products and improve existing formulations.
 •    Measure and mix ingredients precisely according to batch records, ensuring compliance with nutrition and quality targets.
 •    Operate and monitor baking equipment such as mixers, ovens, sheeters, and extruders.
 •    Conduct test batches, evaluate product texture, taste, and shelf stability, and provide feedback for formulation adjustments.
 •    Maintain accurate records of formulations, ingredient usage, process parameters, and sensory results.
 •    Ensure all baking operations comply with GMP, FDA, and food safety regulations.
 •    Clean and sanitize baking equipment and utensils per sanitation SOPs.

 

 

 High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Baking Technology preferred.
 •    2–5 years of baking experience in a commercial, food manufacturing, or R&D environment.
 •    Strong knowledge of functional ingredients, such as proteins, fibers, natural sweeteners, and fortification agents.
 •    Understanding of GMPs, food safety, and sanitation in a regulated manufacturing facility.
 •    Ability to read and follow detailed formulas, batch sheets, and production specifications.
 •    Basic understanding of food chemistry and ingredient interactions in baking processes.
 •    Excellent attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
 •    Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods in a production setting.
 •    Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.