Test Baker

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.

Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.

Position Summary

To test and evaluate new recipes and baking techniques.

Main Responsibilities

• Assisting in NPD and EPD projects
• Carrying out the baking trials and reporting
• Taking care of bakery equipment and determination of the needs
• Creating &updating of the test protocols
• Providing technical support to customer requirements in line with the Lesaffre UK & Ireland commercial strategy through bakery process advice
• Participation in trade fairs and customer events
• To train fully and lead/support technical training for internal colleagues and external partners/customers for the Lesaffre expertise in bakery processes, yeasts, sourdough, ingredients, and mixes.
• Staying up to date on market trends, and movements: customers, competition, products

Knowledge and Skills

• Lead Baker, Level 3 would be an advantage,
• Experience of baking in the baking industry is essential.
• Proven baking experience and/or experience on industrial lines.
• Customer-oriented, high level of commitment, confident and convincing
• Ability to organise, prioritise, be proactive, react, and manage issues effectively.
• Ability to work in a team, and collaborate with other departments within the company and in the Group.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to travel
• Has advanced level MS Office (Word, Excel and power point)

Please note – we are unable to sponsor applicants who do not already have current eligibility to work in the UK.

25 days Holiday + 8 bank holidays

Access to the Reward Gateway